Enrollment
2,122
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Bay, FL
Bayside High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015003293
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #13 of 20
- public schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #13 of 20 public schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayside High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayside High School
Bayside High School is a large high school in Palm Bay, Florida, enrolling 2,122 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 47% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,122 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 514 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,122 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Bayside High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bayside High School compares
Bayside High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,122 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,122
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
296
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Bayside High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Bayside High School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bayside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockledge Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bayside High School
How many students attend Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has 2,122 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Bay, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School is 26.2:1, which is 47% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayside High School?
43.9% of students at Bayside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayside High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayside High School rank among public schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #13 of 20 public schools in Palm Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
Is Bayside High School a good school?
Bayside High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Bayside High School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Heritage High School (1,960 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.
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