Brevard Schools Hit Record 75% College and Career Rate

Three out of four Brevard Public Schools seniors earned a College and Career Acceleration designation before graduating in the 2024-2025 school year, the district's highest rate on record.

The 75% rate reflects a jump in students who completed advanced coursework, college credit, industry certifications, or military pathway qualifications. The designation measures how well high schools prepare students for postsecondary success and factors into Florida's school accountability system.

District administrators identified students with incomplete credentials and removed barriers to completion. "This year's historic achievement reflects strategic leadership and a districtwide commitment to expanding opportunities," said James Rehmer, Chief of Schools for Brevard Public Schools.

Six high schools improved by more than three percentage points: Brevard Virtual School, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High, Merritt Island High, Rockledge High, Space Coast Jr./Sr. High, and Titusville High. West Shore Jr./Sr. High School and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School maintained top positions with rates above 98%.

Students qualify through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, AICE, or dual enrollment courses; career dual enrollment programs; industry certifications; or military qualification benchmarks.

The results mark the second year of a multi-year improvement effort, with district officials projecting additional gains for future graduating classes.