A message from the Principal

Mark Elliott

 

Satellite High School is located on the east coast of central Florida in the city of Satellite Beach. This beachside community consists of approximately 10,000 residents. The school serves Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Patrick Air Force Base, the southern tip of Merritt Island, and the unincorporated area of South Patrick Shores. It is one of 16 comprehensive senior high schools in Brevard County.

Satellite High is a highly distinguished academic school. Our primary focus is to provide quality education for all students and to maximize student achievement and performance. Emphasis is placed on improving test scores and providing a safe learning environment through effective measures taken in discipline, staff development, and attendance.

Satellite High students are challenged to achieve success in appropriate class offerings including, but not limited to: traditional, honors, advanced placement, and college level dual enrollment classes. We offer 15 Advanced Placement Courses; more sections than any other Brevard County School and the majority of Satellite students are taking at least one, if not more, honors classes.

Satellite is consistently the “home” of National Merit Scholars. We have an outstanding Gifted Program that boasts 143 students in addition to other screened gifted students who are involved in gifted seminars during the school year. We have 124 students enrolled in Dual Enrollment and Early Admission Programs. Our Science Research Program has had the highest enrollment in the State of Florida for the last seven years. Our Science Research students consistently place in State, National and International Competition.

Our music department has also been recognized on State, National and International forums through invitations to the Mid-West Clinic in Chicago, the Music Educators National Conference and the National Band Association Conference. Our Art and Music Departments are recognized as Demonstration Schools and serve as a model for the rest of the State. This year our Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of 178 students.
 
Satellite is also very competitive in its athletic programs. The school has won the Cape Coast Conference All Sports Trophy for 10 of the past 11 years. This trophy is awarded through an accumulation of points which are earned by each sport throughout the year.

Satellite High’s diverse student population is comprised of 1,150 students in grade 9 through 12. Satellite High has a long tradition of community and parent involvement, making it an excellent opportunity for students to excel. We are very proud of all our students, staff and their many accomplishments.

Satellite High School's facilities feature 61 classrooms, 10 science laboratories, school cafeteria, Media Center, sports complex and fields, a school theater, pool, air-conditioned gymnasium, band and chorus rooms, and open air dining areas.
 
Satellite High School has recently completed a $35 million construction and renovation project.  This includes a two-story 900 student classroom, laboratory, office building with the guidance, dean's offices and a new two-story administration building and classrooms.
 
Satellite High School's community partners include 40 local businesses, restaurants, and other establishments.
 
Satellite High School has been awarded the Brevard County All Sports Trophy, Florida Music Demonstration School Award, 5-Star Award, Gold and Silver Star Awards, and Brevard County Art Demonstration School Award. This year, Satellite High School has been awarded the Florida Power Library Designation.

Mark Elliott
Principal of Satellite High School