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Melbourne Senior High School vs. Viera High School

Should you attend Melbourne Senior High School or Viera High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Melbourne Senior High School
74 Bulldog Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Viera High School
6103 Stadium Pkwy
Melbourne, FL 32940
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Viera High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,176 students in grades 9-12, Melbourne Senior 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,314 students in grades 9-12, Viera High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,176 students
2,314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Melbourne Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Viera High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Melbourne Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Viera High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
104 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Melbourne Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Viera High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Viera High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brevard School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1889 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#700 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Melbourne Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Viera High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
66%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melbourne Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melbourne Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Melbourne Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Viera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 50% in FL)
98%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Melbourne Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Viera High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brevard School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Melbourne Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Viera High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Grade 9 Students
564
596
Grade 10 Students
644
580
Grade 11 Students
541
587
Grade 12 Students
427
535

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Melbourne Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Viera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Melbourne Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Viera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Melbourne Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Viera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Melbourne Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Viera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Melbourne Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Viera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brevard School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Melbourne Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Viera High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Melbourne Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Viera High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Melbourne Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Viera High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brevard School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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