BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

1901 DEGROODT RD SW
PALM BAY, FL 32908

www.bayside.brevard.k12.fl.us/

2,122 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bayside High School, located in Palm Bay, Florida, is a public secondary school serving the Brevard County School District. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes standard college-preparatory coursework, honors classes, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities. The school is known for its "Bears" mascot and maintains a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to foster student engagement and community spirit.

Beyond its traditional academic offerings, Bayside High School is notable for its commitment to career and technical education (CTE) and specialized programs. These pathways are designed to equip students with practical skills and industry certifications in fields such as engineering, health sciences, and digital technology. By balancing academic rigor with real-world application, Bayside High strives to provide a supportive environment that helps students navigate the transition from high school to higher education or the professional workforce.

2,122

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	969
Hispanic	454
Black	507
Asian	28
Two or More	153
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

White
969 (45.7%)
Black
507 (23.9%)
Hispanic
454 (21.4%)
Two or More
153 (7.2%)
Asian
28 (1.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)956-5000
Website:	http://www.bayside.brevard.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	843
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	169

* 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 9 542

Grade 10 643

Grade 11 499

Grade 12 438