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Merritt Island High School

100 Mustang Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merritt Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merritt Island High School's student population of 1,546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,546 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2173 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merritt Island High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merritt Island High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merritt Island High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Merritt Island High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Merritt Island High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merritt Island High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merritt Island High School's ranking?
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?
Merritt Island High School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,546 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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