- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melbourne, FL
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000104
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School shrank from 1,486 students in 2022-23 to 1,411 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 120015000104 · Melbourne, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 19.1:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School shrank from 1,486 students in 2022-23 to 1,411 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Bay Magnet Senior 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
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
1,359 students
What this shows Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School compares
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is a shrinking 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 233 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
African American 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Bay Magnet Senior 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
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
How many students attend Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melbourne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,486 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
57.7% of students at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School rank among schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Melbourne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melbourne on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.