Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is located in Brevard County, Florida, in the community of Port St. John, Florida, United States. It is part of the Brevard County School District. The school name comes from its location, on the Space Coast. The high school graduated its first class in 2006.
Serving 1,488 students in grades 7-12, Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Space Coast Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,488 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2036 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Coast Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is ranked #2036 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
1,488 students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Space Coast Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Space Coast Junior/senior High School offer ?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Space Coast Junior/senior High School part of?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
School Calendar
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Date
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - FIRST 9 WEEKS BEGINS
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School for Students - First 9-weeks begins
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for Students - First 9-weeks begins
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
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