Bayside High School

Q: Is Bayside High School a good school?

Bayside High School ranks 462 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bayside High School is a public high school located in Palm Bay, Florida, serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Bayside High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (21.47%) and Hispanic (20.01%) students, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 198 out of 648 Florida high schools in 2012-2013 to 462 out of 807 in 2023-2024. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 89.4% in 2020-2021 to a low of 80.0% in 2021-2022, and it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.6% in 2018-2019 to 22.3% in 2022-2023. Academically, Bayside High School consistently underperforms compared to the Brevard District and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, FAST/English Language Arts, and EOC/US History.

Compared to nearby schools like Satellite Senior High School, West Shore Junior/Senior High School, and Melbourne Senior High School, Bayside High School's performance lags behind, with lower statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Additionally, Bayside High School's spending per student, at $8,363 in 2022-2023, is lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Eau Gallie High School ($10,662) and West Shore Junior/Senior High School ($9,947), which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1901 Degroodt Rd SW
Palm Bay, FL 32908

(321) 956-5000

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
462^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,363

Feeder schools for Bayside High School:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary School
	Sunrise Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Southwest Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 1,854

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

African American:

21.5%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bayside High School ranks worse than 57.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 17 ranked high schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bayside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bayside High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), African American (21.5%), Hispanic (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayside High School is 22.8. 18 high schools in the Brevard School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bayside High School employs 81 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayside High School is $8,363. 15 high schools in the Brevard School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bayside High School 462^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Bayside High School in the ranking list.)

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bayside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	79.67	81^st	484	83.3%
2005	66.58	159^th	487	67.4%
2006	70.44	127^th	477	73.4%
2007	72.78	136^th	563	75.8%
2008	71.43	142^nd	577	75.4%
2009	69.39	160^th	587	72.7%
2010	75.84	135^th	620	78.2%
2011	75.94	137^th	622	78.0%
2012	63.54	134^th	606	77.9%
2013	59.75	198^th	648	69.4%
2014	62.38	212^th	687	69.1%
2016	54.32	235^th	693	66.1%
2017	46.38	315^th	714	55.9%
2018	47.07	308^th	716	57.0%
2019	43.05	350^th	734	52.3%
2021	35.91	416^th	746	44.2%
2022	37.29	421^st	774	45.6%
2023	32.11	480^th	792	39.4%
2024	35.97	462^nd	807	42.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bayside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	741	124	16	62	6	n/a	n/a	0	949
2000	1064	190	21	83	4	n/a	n/a	0	1362
2001	1324	253	24	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	1716
2002	1493	276	21	148	6	n/a	n/a	0	1944
2003	1493	276	21	148	6	n/a	n/a	0	1944
2004	1577	349	27	179	7	n/a	n/a	0	2139
2005	1604	364	26	229	7	n/a	n/a	0	2230
2006	1621	420	28	305	6	n/a	n/a	0	2380
2007	1565	541	29	351	12	n/a	n/a	81	2579
2008	1554	651	31	403	8	n/a	n/a	105	2752
2009	1518	703	29	386	6	n/a	n/a	117	2759
2010	1250	509	26	302	10	n/a	n/a	97	2194
2011	1023	433	15	330	8	0	121	0	1930
2012	925	378	12	254	6	1	89	0	1665
2013	875	348	17	263	6	1	96	0	1606
2014	929	329	16	253	4	2	94	0	1627
2015	925	330	14	277	3	3	91	0	1643
2016	916	334	20	308	2	1	106	0	1687
2017	936	350	18	305	4	2	97	0	1712
2018	898	339	21	343	6	2	109	0	1718
2019	883	335	19	343	7	0	119	0	1706
2020	849	320	15	329	8	4	121	0	1646
2021	815	303	16	324	6	3	101	0	1568
2022	855	341	17	323	4	3	110	0	1653
2023	928	398	31	371	7	2	117	0	1854

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	949	45.0	21.1	22.4
2000	1362	61.0	22.3	21.7
2001	1716	79.0	21.7	21.9
2002	1944	93.0	20.9	14.5
2003	1944	93.0	20.9	14.5
2004	2139	105.0	20.4	12
2005	2230	109.0	20.5	23.9
2006	2380	114.0	20.9	22.7
2007	2579	125.0	20.6	27
2008	2752	142.0	19.4	33.3
2009	2759	167.3	17.9	37.5
2010	2194	118.0	18.5	40.3
2011	1930	104.0	18.5	42.5
2012	1665	90.0	18.5	40.7
2013	1606	89.0	18.0	43.7
2014	1627	78.0	20.8	44.6
2015	1643	79.0	20.7	47.8
2016	1687	83.0	20.3	50.9
2017	1712	84.0	20.3	50.5
2018	1718	82.0	20.9	45.3
2019	1706	80.8	21.1	50.2
2020	1646	76.0	21.6	49.3
2021	1568	75.0	20.9	55.5
2022	1653	76.0	21.7	56.3
2023	1854	81.0	22.8	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	949	45.0	21.1	22.4
2000	1362	61.0	22.3	21.7
2001	1716	79.0	21.7	21.9
2002	1944	93.0	20.9	14.5
2003	1944	93.0	20.9	14.5
2004	2139	105.0	20.4	12
2005	2230	109.0	20.5	23.9
2006	2380	114.0	20.9	22.7
2007	2579	125.0	20.6	27
2008	2752	142.0	19.4	33.3
2009	2759	167.3	17.9	37.5
2010	2194	118.0	18.5	40.3
2011	1930	104.0	18.5	42.5
2012	1665	90.0	18.5	40.7
2013	1606	89.0	18.0	43.7
2014	1627	78.0	20.8	44.6
2015	1643	79.0	20.7	47.8
2016	1687	83.0	20.3	50.9
2017	1712	84.0	20.3	50.5
2018	1718	82.0	20.9	45.3
2019	1706	80.8	21.1	50.2
2020	1646	76.0	21.6	49.3
2021	1568	75.0	20.9	55.5
2022	1653	76.0	21.7	56.3
2023	1854	81.0	22.8	51.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$281 (4.0%)	$6,797 (96.0%)	$7,078
2019	$260 (3.6%)	$7,003 (96.4%)	$7,262
2020	$231 (3.3%)	$6,826 (96.7%)	$7,057
2021	$437 (5.7%)	$7,198 (94.3%)	$7,635
2022	$995 (12.4%)	$7,038 (87.6%)	$8,033
2023	$1,150 (13.8%)	$7,213 (86.2%)	$8,363

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 350^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 480^th of 792 High schools	12.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bayside High School)	54	45	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	62	55	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bayside High School)	54	47	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bayside High School)	64	49	15%
End of Course Biology 1 (Brevard)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Bayside High School)	59	47	12%
End of Course US History (Brevard)	71	62	9%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bayside High School)	34	19	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)	64	54	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Bayside High School)	54	26	28%
End of Course Geometry (Brevard)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1706	1854	8.7%
African American	335	398	18.8%
American Indian	7	7
Asian	19	31	63.2%
Hispanic	343	371	8.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	883	928	5.1%
Two or More Races	119	117	1.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	51.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Bayside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bayside High School	Public	9-12	1901 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5000	1,854	81	22.8	51.1%	928 (50.1%)	398 (21.5%)	371 (20.0%)	31 (1.7%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	117 (6.3%)	36	462^nd of 807 public high schools	42.8%		32.1	480^th of 792 public high schools	39.4%	18			50.0	50.0				19.0	34.0	62.0	51.0		$8,363	$1,150	$7,213
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	2351 Malabar Rd NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-4178	2,007	90	22.3	61.8%	757 (37.7%)	561 (28.0%)	482 (24.0%)	31 (1.5%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	166 (8.3%)	38.2	436^th of 807 public high schools	46.0%		34.8	446^th of 792 public high schools	43.7%	10			48.0	51.0				26.0	26.0	63.0	62.0		$8,472	$1,180	$7,292
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Pirate Ln	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	No	(321) 952-5900	1,486	71	20.9	63.1%	567 (38.2%)	465 (31.3%)	278 (18.7%)	12 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	157 (10.6%)	24.5	592^nd of 807 public high schools	26.6%		24	566^th of 792 public high schools	28.5%	26			34.0	43.0				12.0	26.0	50.0	51.0		$10,234	$1,606	$8,627
Melbourne Senior High School	Public	9-12	74 Bulldog Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 952-5880	2,249	98	23.0	31.3%	1,501 (66.7%)	194 (8.6%)	304 (13.5%)	91 (4.0%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	150 (6.7%)	63.3	186^th of 807 public high schools	77.0%		62.9	182^nd of 792 public high schools	77.0%	4			63.0	65.0				22.0	52.0	75.0	82.0		$8,890	$1,400	$7,491
West Shore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	250 Wildcat Alley	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4730	930	51	18.3	11.5%	623 (67.0%)	26 (2.8%)	100 (10.8%)	104 (11.2%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.5%)	93	7^th of 807 public high schools	99.1%		92.9	9^th of 792 public high schools	98.9%	2	93.0	94.0	97.0	96.0	100.0		92.0	99.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	$9,947	$1,153	$8,795
Melbourne Center For Personal Growth	Public	7-12	1000 Inspiration Ln	Melbourne	32934	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 752-3200	13	2	6.5	23.1%	3 (23.1%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Eau Gallie High School	Public	8-12	1400 Commodore Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6400	1,586	79	20.0	55.2%	913 (57.6%)	193 (12.2%)	311 (19.6%)	43 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	122 (7.7%)	36.8	454^th of 807 public high schools	43.7%		32	483^rd of 792 public high schools	39.0%	29			54.0	44.0				9.0	33.0	57.0	59.0		$10,662	$1,707	$8,955
South Area Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	2175 N Wickham Rd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4770	67	7	9.5	70.1%	30 (44.8%)	14 (20.9%)	14 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.4%)	6.3	702^nd of 807 public high schools	13.0%		3.3	747^th of 792 public high schools	5.7%	45	15.0	4.0	25.0		25.0	11.0	6.0	0.0	9.0	25.0	30.0	31.0	$14,898	$1,674	$13,224
Sebastian River High School	Public	9-12	9001 90th Ave	Sebastian	32958	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	No	(772) 564-4170	1,843	84	21.9	51.8%	939 (50.9%)	219 (11.9%)	605 (32.8%)	22 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (3.0%)	49.8	304^th of 807 public high schools	62.3%		42	368^th of 792 public high schools	53.5%	64			53.0	51.0				25.0	54.0	76.0	67.0		$9,777	$1,006	$8,772
Satellite Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Scorpion Ct	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 779-2000	1,517	66	23.0	20.3%	1,222 (80.6%)	32 (2.1%)	135 (8.9%)	28 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (6.2%)	75.3	98^th of 807 public high schools	87.9%		76.9	89^th of 792 public high schools	88.8%	9			73.0	72.0				49.0	80.0	82.0	79.0		$8,954	$1,290	$7,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayside High School

What schools feed into Bayside High School?

Bayside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbia Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Southwest Middle School

Is Bayside High School a good school?

Bayside High School ranks 462^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bayside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,854 students attended Bayside High School.

What district is Bayside High School in?

Brevard

What is the racial makeup of Bayside High School?

Students at Bayside High School are 50% White, 21% African American, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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