PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.palmbay.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us

1,359 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Bay Magnet High School, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the Brevard Public Schools district. Known for its distinct "Pirate" identity, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness. As a magnet school, it emphasizes specialized instruction and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement across a variety of disciplines, including athletics, the arts, and technical vocational programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school pride and academic improvement. By leveraging its magnet status, Palm Bay High provides students with pathways that go beyond the standard curriculum, often focusing on project-based learning and advanced coursework. With its focus on mentorship and student achievement, the school strives to create a supportive environment that helps students navigate their high school years while preparing them for the challenges of post-secondary life.

1,359

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	280
Black	414
Asian	18
Two or More	148
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
494 (36.4%)
Black
414 (30.5%)
Hispanic
280 (20.6%)
Two or More
148 (10.9%)
Asian
18 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)952-5900
Website:	http://www.palmbay.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	632
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 328

Grade 10 397

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 234