Below Average
#3287 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bayside High School
High School · Brevard · Palm Bay, FL
A Brevard high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 DEGROODT RD SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bayside High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bayside High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palm Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,589
Median home value
$265,500
Median rent
$1,822/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,913 | Compare → |
| Pineapple Cove Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| EL Sinai Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 935 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brevard
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #90 of 105
- District spending per student
- $11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bayside High School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bayside High School
Bayside High School is a public high school in Palm Bay, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 2,040 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,287 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bayside High School
What grades does Bayside High School serve?
Bayside High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,040 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bayside High School rank in FL?
Bayside High School ranks #3,287 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bayside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bayside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bayside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayside High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bayside High School a charter school?
No, Bayside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bayside High School a Title I school?
No, Bayside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayside High School?
50.9% of students at Bayside High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Brevard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (321) 956-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32908)
- 14,970
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32908; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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