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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BREVARD·NCES 120015000127

COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1500 MINUTEMEN CSWY, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931 · (321) 783-1776 · Brevard County
GRADES 07–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,049 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,049
High
DISTRICT 1,159 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
276 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
151
Grade 8
191
Grade 9
182
Grade 10
187
Grade 11
163
Grade 12
175
Student demographics
White
76573%
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
15114%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 38%
Black
353%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 21%
Asian
222%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
717%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
57154%
Female
47846%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
71.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +7.0pp since 2023
Math
70.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +6.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
66.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
68.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.1pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,049
+45 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.8:1
was 17.0:1
% White
73%
was 77%
% Hispanic
14%
was 12%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of the mid-sized 9-12 campuss in COCOA BEACH, Florida, operated by BREVARD, with 1,049 students on its rolls from grades 7 through 12.

Within BREVARD, which oversees 109 schools and 73,587 students, COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL shows that White students make up the majority at 73%. Beyond that, the school logs 14% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Asian. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.8:1. The state averages around 23.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 26% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Brevard County runs at roughly 42%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 68.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 66.9%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Brevard County shows median household earnings sit near $78,476, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Brevard County's 113 public schools (combined enrollment of about 73,587 students), COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is THEODORE ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. On composite proficiency, COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL comes 4th of 8 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 71.6%.

COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL operates from a residential location.

Trend over the last 7 years. COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has ticked up 4% since 2018, when it stood at 1,004 (now 1,049). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 77% to 73%. Class-load math has rose: from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 19.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, members of the COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Brevard County at a glance

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Population
632,780
Census ACS
Median income
$78,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
73,587 students

Quick facts

School name
COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
District
BREVARD
Address
1500 MINUTEMEN CSWY, COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
Phone
(321) 783-1776
County
Brevard County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
1,049
Teachers (FTE)
53
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
276 (26%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120015000127
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,049 students in grades 07-12.
What age range does COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 07 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 19.8:1 (53 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
COCOA BEACH JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by BREVARD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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