Melbourne Senior High School

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Melbourne Senior High School ranks 186 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Melbourne Senior High School is a public high school serving 2,249 students in grades 9-12 in Melbourne, Florida, which is part of the Brevard District, ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state.

Melbourne Senior High School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Florida high schools over the past decade, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.0% to 92.7% over the past five years, exceeding state and district averages. In several subject areas, such as Biology 1 and US History, the school outperforms the Brevard District and Florida state averages in the percentage of students proficient or better. However, the school lags behind in Algebra 1 proficiency, with only 22% of students proficient compared to 54% in the district and state.

While Melbourne Senior High School generally performs better than nearby high schools in the Brevard District, such as Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School and Viera High School, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.4% in 2018-2019 to 17.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. This trend may be a concern and could impact student academic performance and engagement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

74 Bulldog Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901

(321) 952-5880

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
186^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,890

Feeder schools for Melbourne Senior High School:

Elementary:	Gemini Elementary School
	Harbor City Elementary School
	Indialantic Elementary School
	Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
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	Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
	University Park Elementary School
Middle:	Herbert C. Hoover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 2,249

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melbourne Senior High School ranks better than 77% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 17 ranked high schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Melbourne Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melbourne Senior High School is 23. 19 high schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Melbourne Senior High School employs 97.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melbourne Senior High School is $8,890. 13 high schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Melbourne Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Melbourne Senior High School 186^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Melbourne Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melbourne Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	83.32	67^th	484	86.2%
2005	85.58	53^rd	487	89.1%
2006	83.45	57^th	477	88.1%
2007	83.17	76^th	563	86.5%
2008	85.62	64^th	577	88.9%
2009	86.45	62^nd	587	89.4%
2010	85.83	64^th	620	89.7%
2011	88.84	58^th	622	90.7%
2012	68.63	100^th	606	83.5%
2013	61.87	185^th	648	71.5%
2014	70.57	143^rd	687	79.2%
2016	65.10	144^th	693	79.2%
2017	64.01	150^th	714	79.0%
2018	64.65	153^rd	716	78.6%
2019	63.85	166^th	734	77.4%
2021	60.57	175^th	746	76.5%
2022	59.31	194^th	774	74.9%
2023	62.86	182^nd	792	77.0%
2024	63.30	186^th	807	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Melbourne Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1270	107	11	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1398
1989	1212	124	20	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	1373
1990	1171	118	22	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1329
1991	1202	131	19	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	1377
1992	1213	163	18	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1443
1993	1193	169	26	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	1434
1994	1207	165	26	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	1463
1995	1230	184	36	66	1	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1996	1230	184	36	66	1	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1997	1198	171	36	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	1480
1998	1311	190	33	81	0	n/a	n/a	0	1615
1999	1331	177	35	87	3	n/a	n/a	0	1633
2000	1941	236	46	147	5	n/a	n/a	0	2375
2001	1854	211	47	131	7	n/a	n/a	0	2250
2002	1889	205	46	133	9	n/a	n/a	0	2282
2003	1889	205	46	133	9	n/a	n/a	0	2282
2004	1870	213	38	154	6	n/a	n/a	0	2281
2005	1899	206	43	174	3	n/a	n/a	0	2325
2006	1849	218	42	175	6	n/a	n/a	0	2290
2007	1826	228	52	172	6	n/a	n/a	58	2342
2008	1772	221	54	160	7	n/a	n/a	58	2272
2009	1684	211	52	151	8	n/a	n/a	84	2190
2010	1535	180	59	127	4	n/a	n/a	76	1981
2011	1467	151	52	203	2	0	120	0	1995
2012	1441	129	64	207	2	2	122	0	1967
2013	1399	134	62	233	3	3	110	0	1944
2014	1436	149	65	249	4	4	104	0	2011
2015	1505	163	74	268	1	3	117	0	2131
2016	1597	155	80	269	2	2	121	0	2226
2017	1674	150	82	261	4	3	128	0	2302
2018	1575	163	91	251	3	2	130	0	2215
2019	1504	153	91	242	1	2	120	0	2113
2020	1523	142	83	257	1	3	129	0	2138
2021	1485	163	86	251	3	2	121	0	2111
2022	1526	171	89	280	5	3	136	0	2210
2023	1501	194	91	304	6	3	150	0	2249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melbourne Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1398	86.0	16.2	4.1
1989	1373	84.0	16.3	5.5
1990	1329	82.0	16.2	8.4
1991	1377	82.0	16.7	6.8
1992	1443	85.0	16.9	9.4
1993	1434	84.0	17.1	10.4
1994	1463	86.0	17.0	15.4
1995	1517	89.0	17.0	13.5
1996	1517	89.0	17.0	13.5
1997	1480	89.0	16.6	10.5
1998	1615	92.0	17.6	7.5
1999	1633	82.0	19.9	10.3
2000	2375	113.0	21.0	10.8
2001	2250	108.0	20.8	11.1
2002	2282	111.0	20.6	7.6
2003	2282	111.0	20.6	7.6
2004	2281	106.0	21.5	8.8
2005	2325	112.0	20.8	13
2006	2290	116.0	19.7	12.1
2007	2342	114.0	20.5	11.6
2008	2272	126.0	18.0	13.1
2009	2190	132.0	18.0	17.6
2010	1981	113.5	17.4	18.7
2011	1995	111.6	17.8	20.2
2012	1967	111.0	17.7	21.7
2013	1944	112.0	17.3	24.6
2014	2011	102.0	19.7	24.9
2015	2131	106.0	20.1	29.4
2016	2226	109.0	20.4	30
2017	2302	111.0	20.7	29.6
2018	2215	112.0	19.7	26.8
2019	2113	98.0	21.5	27.4
2020	2138	97.0	22.0	27.3
2021	2111	90.0	23.4	31.6
2022	2210	98.0	22.5	33.3
2023	2249	97.5	23.0	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melbourne Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1398	86.0	16.2	4.1
1989	1373	84.0	16.3	5.5
1990	1329	82.0	16.2	8.4
1991	1377	82.0	16.7	6.8
1992	1443	85.0	16.9	9.4
1993	1434	84.0	17.1	10.4
1994	1463	86.0	17.0	15.4
1995	1517	89.0	17.0	13.5
1996	1517	89.0	17.0	13.5
1997	1480	89.0	16.6	10.5
1998	1615	92.0	17.6	7.5
1999	1633	82.0	19.9	10.3
2000	2375	113.0	21.0	10.8
2001	2250	108.0	20.8	11.1
2002	2282	111.0	20.6	7.6
2003	2282	111.0	20.6	7.6
2004	2281	106.0	21.5	8.8
2005	2325	112.0	20.8	13
2006	2290	116.0	19.7	12.1
2007	2342	114.0	20.5	11.6
2008	2272	126.0	18.0	13.1
2009	2190	132.0	18.0	17.6
2010	1981	113.5	17.4	18.7
2011	1995	111.6	17.8	20.2
2012	1967	111.0	17.7	21.7
2013	1944	112.0	17.3	24.6
2014	2011	102.0	19.7	24.9
2015	2131	106.0	20.1	29.4
2016	2226	109.0	20.4	30
2017	2302	111.0	20.7	29.6
2018	2215	112.0	19.7	26.8
2019	2113	98.0	21.5	27.4
2020	2138	97.0	22.0	27.3
2021	2111	90.0	23.4	31.6
2022	2210	98.0	22.5	33.3
2023	2249	97.5	23.0	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melbourne Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$278 (3.8%)	$6,999 (96.2%)	$7,277
2019	$226 (3.1%)	$7,098 (96.9%)	$7,324
2020	$231 (3.4%)	$6,580 (96.6%)	$6,811
2021	$447 (6.1%)	$6,887 (93.9%)	$7,334
2022	$1,015 (13.0%)	$6,799 (87.0%)	$7,814
2023	$1,400 (15.7%)	$7,491 (84.3%)	$8,890

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melbourne Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 182^nd of 792 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Melbourne Senior High School)	66	62	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	62	55	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Melbourne Senior High School)	69	59	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Melbourne Senior High School)	80	72	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Brevard)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Melbourne Senior High School)	75	78	3%
End of Course US History (Brevard)	71	62	9%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Melbourne Senior High School)	45	29	16%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)	64	54	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Melbourne Senior High School)	59	41	18%
End of Course Geometry (Brevard)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2113	2249	6.4%
African American	153	194	26.8%
American Indian	1	6	500%
Asian	91	91
Hispanic	242	304	25.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	1504	1501	0.2%
Two or More Races	120	150	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	31.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Melbourne Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melbourne Senior High School	Public	9-12	74 Bulldog Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 952-5880	2,249	98	23.0	31.3%	1,501 (66.7%)	194 (8.6%)	304 (13.5%)	91 (4.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	150 (6.7%)	63.3	186^th of 807 public high schools	77.0%		62.9	182^nd of 792 public high schools	77.0%	4			63.0	65.0				22.0	52.0	75.0	82.0		$8,890	$1,400	$7,491
West Shore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	250 Wildcat Alley	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4730	930	51	18.3	11.5%	623 (67.0%)	26 (2.8%)	100 (10.8%)	104 (11.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.5%)	93	7^th of 807 public high schools	99.1%		92.9	9^th of 792 public high schools	98.9%	2	93.0	94.0	97.0	96.0	100.0		92.0	99.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	$9,947	$1,153	$8,795
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Pirate Ln	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	No	(321) 952-5900	1,486	71	20.9	63.1%	567 (38.2%)	465 (31.3%)	278 (18.7%)	12 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	157 (10.6%)	24.5	592^nd of 807 public high schools	26.6%		24	566^th of 792 public high schools	28.5%	26			34.0	43.0				12.0	26.0	50.0	51.0		$10,234	$1,606	$8,627
Eau Gallie High School	Public	8-12	1400 Commodore Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6400	1,586	79	20.0	55.2%	913 (57.6%)	193 (12.2%)	311 (19.6%)	43 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	122 (7.7%)	36.8	454^th of 807 public high schools	43.7%		32	483^rd of 792 public high schools	39.0%	29			54.0	44.0				9.0	33.0	57.0	59.0		$10,662	$1,707	$8,955
South Area Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	2175 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4770	67	7	9.5	70.1%	30 (44.8%)	14 (20.9%)	14 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.4%)	6.3	702^nd of 807 public high schools	13.0%		3.3	747^th of 792 public high schools	5.7%	45	15.0	4.0	25.0		25.0	11.0	6.0	0.0	9.0	25.0	30.0	31.0	$14,898	$1,674	$13,224
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth	Public	7-12	1000 Inspiration Ln	Melbourne	32934	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 752-3200	13	2	6.5	23.1%	3 (23.1%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Satellite Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Scorpion Ct	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 779-2000	1,517	66	23.0	20.3%	1,222 (80.6%)	32 (2.1%)	135 (8.9%)	28 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (6.2%)	75.3	98^th of 807 public high schools	87.9%		76.9	89^th of 792 public high schools	88.8%	9			73.0	72.0				49.0	80.0	82.0	79.0		$8,954	$1,290	$7,664
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	2351 Malabar Rd NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-4178	2,007	90	22.3	61.8%	757 (37.7%)	561 (28.0%)	482 (24.0%)	31 (1.5%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	166 (8.3%)	38.2	436^th of 807 public high schools	46.0%		34.8	446^th of 792 public high schools	43.7%	10			48.0	51.0				26.0	26.0	63.0	62.0		$8,472	$1,180	$7,292
Bayside High School	Public	9-12	1901 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5000	1,854	81	22.8	51.1%	928 (50.1%)	398 (21.5%)	371 (20.0%)	31 (1.7%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	117 (6.3%)	36	462^nd of 807 public high schools	42.8%		32.1	480^th of 792 public high schools	39.4%	18			50.0	50.0				19.0	34.0	62.0	51.0		$8,363	$1,150	$7,213
Viera High School	Public	9-12	6103 Stadium Pkwy	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 632-1770	2,289	102	22.4	14.6%	1,572 (68.7%)	117 (5.1%)	330 (14.4%)	104 (4.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	159 (6.9%)	71.6	126^th of 807 public high schools	84.4%		76.9	90^th of 792 public high schools	88.6%	36			71.0	75.0				45.0	69.0	73.0	83.0		$7,820	$1,277	$6,544

Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Senior High School

What schools feed into Melbourne Senior High School?

Melbourne Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gemini Elementary School
Elementary : Harbor City Elementary School
Elementary : Indialantic Elementary School
Elementary : Meadowlane Intermediate Elementary School
Elementary : Meadowlane Primary Elementary School
Elementary : University Park Elementary School
Middle : Herbert C. Hoover Middle School

How many students attend Melbourne Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,249 students attended Melbourne Senior High School.

Is Melbourne Senior High School a good school?

Melbourne Senior High School ranks 186^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Melbourne Senior High School in?

Brevard

What is the racial makeup of Melbourne Senior High School?

Students at Melbourne Senior High School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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