- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015003293
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+186 students YoY
Bayside High School grew from 1,854 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+186 students YoY 120015003293 · Palm Bay, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,122 enr · 26.2:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Bayside High School grew from 1,854 students in 2022-23 to 2,040 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bayside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- This school
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- Rockledge Seni
Rockledge Senior High School
1,579 students
What this shows Bayside High School reports 2,122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside High School compares
Bayside High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,122 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,854 (2022-23) → 2,040 (2023-24), up 186.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.