BREVARD

Brevard Public Schools serves 74,125 students across Brevard County in Florida's suburban corridor. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 2.3% in the prior year and operates a comprehensive structure of 114 schools: 70 elementary, 11 middle, and 22 high schools staffed by 4,386 teachers, yielding a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

Academically, Brevard demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency reached 58.0% compared to the state average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency of 60.0% significantly exceeded Florida's 52.6%. The graduation rate of 90.0% outpaced the state average of 86.0%.

The student population reflects notable economic and demographic complexity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 55.0% of enrollment, while 18.6% receive special education services and 5.3% are English learners. Racial composition is 56.3% White, 17.4% Hispanic, 15.2% Black, and 2.4% Asian.

Financially, the district operates with a $834.2 million total budget, generating revenue through diversified sources: 44.1% from local taxes, 42.6% from state funding, and 13.3% from federal sources. Per-pupil spending of $12,029 falls slightly below the state average of $12,465, indicating below-average resource allocation relative to comparable Florida districts despite above-average academic outcomes.