Cocoa High School is high school located in Cocoa, Florida , and is part of the Brevard Public Schools District. The principal is Ms. C. Denise Stewart .
37-426: Cocoa High was constructed in 1917. It was a two-story reinforced concrete building on Willard Street, next to Forrest Park Complex. It contained grades 7-12. Seven years later, in 1925, a new three-story building was built on Forrest Avenue. On September 2, 1952, Cocoa High School opened its new school building for grades 7-12 on Rockledge Avenue, the present site of Rockledge High. The building on Forrest Avenue became
74-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.93. Per the 2000 census, the population was distributed as follows: 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. In 2000,
111-526: A four year streak to date. They have also seen District 2 State Championship back to back wins in 2022 and 2023, bringing the total number of state championship titles to six. The school campus contains 25 single-story buildings located on Tiger Trail, in Cocoa, Florida. A 1,000-seat auditorium was built in 2010. Cocoa High was the first High School in the County to win an FHSAA State Championship in any sport, winning
148-627: A tiny start-up, plans to begin production of cars in 2013. Rockledge has the following annual community events, festivals, and parades: In 2007, the average size of Rockledge's labor force was 11,886. Of that group, 11,455 were employed and 431 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Among the most common occupations in Rockledge are Management, professional, and related occupations, 36%. Sales and office occupations, 28%. and Service occupations, 15%. Approximately 72 percent of workers in Rockledge, Florida work for companies, 19 percent work for
185-628: Is Cocoa High School . In 2013, Rockledge alumnus and NFL player Laurent Robinson donated 15 Shockbox concussion sensors to the school. Rockledge was the first high school in Florida to use such technology to monitor its players, which will occur throughout the 2013–14 season in collaboration with researchers from the University of South Florida . The school won the state championship in 3A football in 2001 and 2002. Rockledge, Florida Rockledge / ˈ r ɒ k l ɪ dʒ , - ˌ l ɛ dʒ /
222-454: Is Rockledge High School . The school offers students the following activities: At the end of the 2005-2006 school year, Brevard Public School District conducted an internal investigation of Cocoa High which resulted in the removal of four of the school's principals. The administration at the school inaccurately reported its FCAT information. The District found that the school's principal, and three assistant principals, were involved in
259-714: Is nominal, producing citrus confections, juice and souvenirs for the tourist trade and for local consumption. The median income for a household in the city was $ 45,218, and the median income for a family was $ 52,332. Males had a median income of $ 39,434 versus $ 25,918 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,700. About 4.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. The leading industries in Rockledge are Educational, health and social services, 20%; Manufacturing, 12%; and Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%. Rivian Automotive ,
296-562: Is now found along Fiske Boulevard, Murrell Road, and Barnes Boulevard. By the 1970s, the bulk of Rockledge's population lived between US Route 1 and Interstate 95. This is still true in 2023, yet multi-use development is expected on the west side of Interstate 95. Developments stretched north to south from the late 1950s to the 1990s. Virginia Park, Marlin Manor, Fairway Estates, Rockledge Country Club Estates, Golfview Estates, Kings Grant, Georgetown, Levitt Park and Woodsmere had all been established by
333-612: Is the oldest city in Brevard County , Florida . The city's population was 27,678 at the 2020 Census, up from 24,926 at the 2010 United States Census , and is part of the Palm Bay − Melbourne − Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area . Rockledge was officially founded on August 7, 1887, making it the oldest incorporated municipality in Brevard County. The name Rockledge, attributed to Gardner S. Hardee , an early settler, comes from
370-422: The 2010 United States census , there were 24,926 people, 9,310 households, and 7,002 families residing in the city. In 2010, the city had the lowest percentage of people living in poverty of any municipality measured in the county, 5%, compared to an average of 10% countywide. As of the census of 2000, there were 20,170 people, 7,864 households, and 5,677 families residing in the city. The population density
407-494: The Brevard County Public School Board . Local schools include Hans Christian Andersen Elementary; Golfview Elementary; John F. Kennedy Middle School; Ronald McNair Magnet Middle School; and Rockledge High School . Private schools include St. Mary's Catholic School, Rockledge Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Rockledge Montessori School. Sawgrass Academy Middle was a former charter school in
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#1732851206849444-566: The Indian River Lagoon and Merritt Island (unincorporated) on the opposite shore. Rockledge has a humid subtropical climate , Köppen climate classification Cfa. The area's warm and humid climate is caused primarily by its proximity to the Gulf Stream , which flows off the east coast of Florida. There are two major seasons which characterize the area. The warm season is hot and rainy lasting from June until late September. The cool season
481-574: The 1920s, US1 was paved and replaced the Dixie Highway. In 1939–1940, a winter visitor donated the money to construct a hospital. The mayor convinced the council to donate land from the former golf course that had belonged to the defunct Indian River Hotel for the hospital. In 1941, 10-bed Wuesthoff Hospital was established with a $ 12,500 gift given by the heirs of Eugene Wuesthoff and matching contributions from 500 Rockledge community residents. Rockledge underwent an expansion further west and south in
518-614: The 1960s when it became a bedroom community for the nearby Kennedy Space Center. Several hundred families from all over the United States settled in the city with the advent of the Apollo missions and the space shuttle program. Recently in 2022 and 2023, the City has annexed property west of Interstate 95. Barton Boulevard supplements US Route 1 as the town's economic and cultural center as new subdivisions spread south along Fiske Boulevard. Commercial
555-399: The 1960s–1980s. Levitt Park and Woodsmere were built atop a gladiola farm and an orange grove. The huge Australian Pine trees at the southernmost points of Fiske Boulevard are all that remain of the grove's windbreaks. The subdivision of Silver Pines, while part of unincorporated Brevard County outside the city limit, was also built during this period and is identified by citizens as a part of
592-625: The City Council appoints members of the City Council to serve on subcommittees and to represent the City Council on other governmental bodies that require the city's input. In 2013, there were 237 city employees. In 2007, the city had a taxable real estate base of $ 1.55 billion. In 2009–2010, the city paid $ 2.2 million for solid waste disposal . This was furnished at a cost of $ 168.48 annually per residence. Non residential (business) collection cost $ 632.89 each, annually. Rockledge has approximately fifty full-time certified police officers serving
629-552: The Class "A" State Boys Basketball Championship in 1960. The team finished #1 in the State and had a 29-1 record. The school was also the County's first High School to win a Girl's FHSAA State Championship in any sport winning the Class "AAA" Girls State Basketball Championship in 1978. Coach James Rowe's 2009 Boys Basketball Team won the school's second Basketball Championship winning the Class "AAA" Championship in 2009. Its primary athletic rival
666-571: The Cocoa High campus was renamed "Tiger Trail" in honor of the school's mascot. In the 1974-75 school year, the School Board appointed its first woman to a high school principalship: Ruth Anderson to Cocoa High. In the 1978-79 school year the School Board appointed its first Black person to a Principalship: Richard "Dick" Blake to Cocoa High. In 2010, the football team played three out-of-state games in an effort to be nationally ranked. In September 2010,
703-521: The Junior High for grades 7-8th grades. In 1959 grades 7-8 were moved to a middle school. The Forrest Avenue building was used by the then-new Brevard Jr. College, founded in 1959, for two years. In 1966 the school hired its first Black staff member Dr. Joe Lee Smith as Assistant Principal. In 1970 a school was built at the present site on Rosetine Street (Tiger Trail). There were 18 separate buildings housing grades 9-12. The part of Rosetine Street bordering
740-463: The North. Small boats, sailboats, and small launches frequently stopped to unload freight and passengers. Most of the tourists in this time were wealthy and would use the boats to connect to the rail system at that time. After World War I, the automobile allowed the average person to travel to the area and their encampments dotted the area. The Dixie Highway was completed in 1915 and spanned most of Florida. In
777-580: The Plaza, and the Rockledge Hotel, all located north of Barton Avenue, looking out over the river. Towards the early part of the 20th century, Rockledge was known as a resort town. In the winter months, the population would rise from 200 to almost 2,000 people. Up until about 1911, access to Rockledge was via boat and rail. Steamboats in the Indian River connected with Henry Flagler 's trains to bring people to
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#1732851206849814-550: The area was based on the citrus trade and accommodation for tourists traveling to South Florida via the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway of the Indian River. President Grover Cleveland and his wife visited the city in 1888. The town had several large hotels in the late 19th century to the early 20th century that catered to Northern tourists escaping cold winters. These included the Hotel Indian River,
851-515: The city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.4 square miles (34.8 km ), of which 11.9 square miles (30.9 km ) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.8 km ) (11.03%) is water. It is bounded on the north by Cocoa , on the west by the St. Johns River and scrubland, to the south by Viera ( unincorporated ) and Melbourne , and to the east by
888-436: The city. In addition, there are 18 support staff positions, five reserve officers, eight crossing guards, and seven civilian volunteers. All police officers must be certified by the State of Florida. In August 2011, the new $ 4 million police headquarters was finished and it is located at 1776 Jack Oates Blvd. The old police station on Barton Blvd may be home to a future library and other non-profit organizations, who will lease
925-474: The dry season, October through May, brings more moderate temperatures and less frequent rainfall. Rainfall can run off from the city into the Indian River Lagoon, with resultant pollution. As a result, the city has banned fertilizing from June 1 to September 30 annually. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 27,678 people, 10,768 households, and 7,486 families residing in the city. As of
962-562: The first Tuesday after the first Monday of November each year. While the Mayor and the City Council act as the legislative body of the City of Rockledge, the actual operation of the city and its functions lies with the city manager and his departmental support staff consisting of assistant city manager/finance director, city clerk/public relations officer, building official, fire chief, chief of police, director of public works and director of wastewater treatment and water reclamation. The chairman of
999-535: The first in the school district to offer the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) . In 2007, Rockledge was designated an International Fellowship Center, a special recognition only available to schools with an AICE program, making it only the 19th in the world and the 5th in the U.S. to gain this title. In 2009, the estimated income to fund sports at the school was $ 144,502, equivalent to $ 312 per athlete. Its primary sports rival
1036-708: The former police headquarters from the city. Along with one other city in the county, Rockledge has its own fire department with three stations. There is a county fire department within the city limits. The City of Rockledge contains several citizen-run boards and committees that make recommendations to the city on various issues. The positions held on the boards and committees are on a voluntary basis and non-paid. The boards and committees of Rockledge are: The city publishes an official newsletter for residents of Rockledge. Local businesses focus on technology and aerospace , especially those related to nearby Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral . Citrus grove production
1073-428: The government and 6 percent are self-employed. Reflecting economic times , in 2008, 45 building permits were issued for 105 units. In 2007, 131 permits were issued for 158 units. Also, in 2006, an estimated 106 permits for 341 units were issued. The median home price in 2007 was $ 214,965. In February 2011, the average price of homes actually sold was $ 131,500. The public schools in Rockledge are operated by
1110-663: The investigation was complete and he was cleared of suspicion, but refused to disclose the exact reason behind the suspension, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . Rockledge High School Rockledge High School is located in Rockledge, Florida , USA, and is part of the Brevard Public Schools District. Rockledge High School was founded in 1970 on the site formerly named Cocoa High School . In 2005, Rockledge High School became
1147-478: The many ledges of coquina rock that line the Indian River . Other sources refer to a man named Cephas Bailey Magruder, who built his home after settling in the area in 1876 near the Indian River . Magruder called his home "the rockledge home" and the name was eventually attributed to the whole town. It was originally referred to as Rock Ledge; the two-word name persisted through the 19th century. Early industry in
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1184-467: The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males. Rockledge has the following parks: The City of Rockledge functions under a Council-Manager government . The Mayor and City Council members are elected to three-year terms. There are six City Council members whose terms are staggered to allow election of two council seats each year. The city holds municipal elections on
1221-476: The scandal. All four administrators were removed from their positions. In 2007, the school scored a "D" based on the standardized testing for the year, the lowest score in the district. This was raised to an "A", using different criteria in 2010, after state officials decided the old standards were too high. It is one of five high schools in Brevard to have this grade. The school made headlines in national media after
1258-516: The school was ranked 12th in the nation. It also set a county record for number of consecutive football victories: 31. In October 2008, the football team lost a game to another Brevard County team. It would be another nine years before Rockledge High School beat Cocoa in the local BBQ Bowl District Champions football game in October 2017. Cocoa High has maintained possession of the BBQ Bowl trophy since 2020,
1295-572: The suspension of senior Robert Marucci, who had starred in gay adult films to financially support his family. The incident sparked outrage on social media, and several students of the school spoke out in Robert's support. His mother alleged that the principal, Dr. Stephanie Soliven, had expelled him because of his explicit lifestyle career. She also claimed that her son was bullied after his schoolmates found his videos online. Brevard County School District spokeswoman Michelle Irwin, however, disputed that he
1332-557: Was 1,884.4 inhabitants per square mile (727.6/km ). There were 8,353 housing units at an average density of 780.4 per square mile (301.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.06% White , 14.64% African American , 0.28% Native American , 1.66% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 0.73% from other races , and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population. In 2000, there were 7,864 households, out of which 31.0% had children living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had
1369-416: Was suspended because of his job. She said the suspension was because of an ongoing investigation about the "possible threats" he made, which Robert denied. She also said that he never filed any formal bullying complaints. Robert was allowed to return to school after four days of suspension. Marucci said the principal "apologized to me and said the threats were made up (by other students)." Irwin confirmed that
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