Serving 1,546 students in grades 9-12, Merritt Island High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island High School is 0.46, 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.
Merritt Island High School is ranked #2173 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merritt Island High School?
The graduation rate of Merritt Island High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Merritt Island High School?
1,546 students attend Merritt Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Merritt Island High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt Island High School?
Merritt Island High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Merritt Island High School offer ?
Merritt Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Merritt Island High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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