Merritt Island High School
School Overview
Merritt Island High School is a public school located in Merritt Island, Florida. It is a school in Brevard County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 53% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,567 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 83 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,567 students are attending Merritt Island High School. By gender, there are 813 and 754 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Merritt Island High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 97 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 76 | 52 | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 62 | 35 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 83 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Merritt Island High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 91.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 83 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 82 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 6.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 261 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 230,417 Households |
| Population | 579,371 |
| Male | 286,412 |
| Female | 299,095 |
| Child Population | 157,880 |
| Total Housing Units | 278,173 Units |
| Average House Value | $196,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,068 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% |
| Average Household Income | $56,775 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.83% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Merritt Island High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 322 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 566 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Merritt Island High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 21 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 322 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 79 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 148 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 248 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 566 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Brevard
In Brevard, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERRITT ISLAND, Florida
7 private schools are serving students in MERRITT ISLAND, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.