EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in MERRITT ISLAND, FL with about 943 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School, located in Merritt Island, Florida, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As a choice school within the Brevard Public Schools district, it is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on college and career readiness. The school consistently earns high state and national rankings, often being recognized for its strong Advanced Placement (AP) program and its commitment to fostering a challenging, intellectual atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Edgewood places a heavy emphasis on community involvement, character development, and student extracurriculars. Because it is a choice school, it draws students from across the district who are motivated to participate in a structured, high-achieving environment. The school’s culture is defined by a sense of scholarly ambition, often characterized by strong faculty-student mentorship and a wide range of academic clubs and competitive sports teams that round out the educational experience.

For more information, contact EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (321) 454-1030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

180 E MERRITT AVE
MERRITT ISLAND, FL 32953-3413
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EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MERRITT ISLAND, FL with about 943 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BREVARD
Total Students:
943
Teachers:
52
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 943 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
5.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.