WEST SHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.westshore.brevard.k12.fl.us

948 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Westshore Junior/Senior High School, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a prestigious public magnet school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Brevard Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high performance rankings at both the state and national levels. Admission to the school is competitive, typically based on a combination of academic achievement, standardized test scores, and attendance records, which fosters a focused and high-achieving student body.

The school is well-regarded for its extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program and its emphasis on college and career readiness. Beyond academics, Westshore encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, academic clubs, and community service organizations. By providing a structured, accelerated curriculum within a small-school community, Westshore Junior/Senior High School aims to cultivate critical thinkers and well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

948

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST SHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	105
Black	32
Asian	126
Two or More	71
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
605 (63.8%)
Asian
126 (13.3%)
Hispanic
105 (11.1%)
Two or More
71 (7.5%)
Black
32 (3.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)242-4730
Website:	http://www.westshore.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Grade 7 189

Grade 8 180

Grade 9 163

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 139

Grade 12 126