Is West Shore Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Yes! West Shore Junior/Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7 th of 807 Florida high schools.

How many students attend West Shore Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 931 students attended West Shore Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Shore Junior/Senior High School?

Students at West Shore Junior/Senior High School are 65% White, 13% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

West Shore Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

West Shore Junior/Senior High School is a highly-ranked public school serving grades 7-12 in Melbourne, Florida, with a student population of 930. This exceptional institution has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked among the top 10 high schools in Brevard for several years.

West Shore Junior/Senior High School demonstrates exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, EOC/Biology 1, EOC/US History, and EOC/Civics that are significantly higher than the Brevard district and Florida state averages. The school has also maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five school years, far exceeding the state and district averages. Additionally, West Shore's chronic absenteeism rate is relatively low, ranging from 1.1% to 7.8% over the past five years, indicating a high level of student engagement and attendance.

When compared to other high schools in the Brevard district, West Shore Junior/Senior High School stands out as a top-performing institution. For example, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Viera High School, and Bayside High School all have lower academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates than West Shore. Additionally, West Shore has a higher per-student spending of $9,947 compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and resources available to students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935

(321) 242-4730

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,947

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 931

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Asian:

13.3%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Shore Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.67. (See more...)

Compare Details West Shore Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 99.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 17 ranked high schools in the Brevard School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Shore Junior/Senior 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 Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Asian (13.3%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Shore Junior/Senior High School is 17.9, which is the 7^th best among 17 high schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare West Shore Junior/Senior High School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Shore Junior/Senior High School is $9,947, which is the 7^th highest among 17 high schools in the Brevard School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Shore Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Shore Junior/Senior High School 2^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See West Shore Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks West Shore Junior/Senior High School 7^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See West Shore Junior/Senior 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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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	98.66	3^rd	675	99.6%
2007	98.47	2^nd	736	99.7%
2008	97.71	4^th	740	99.5%
2009	98.05	2^nd	780	99.7%
2010	97.84	2^nd	839	99.8%
2011	97.26	2^nd	891	99.8%
2012	98.51	2^nd	897	99.8%
2013	98.72	2^nd	956	99.8%
2014	98.50	3^rd	999	99.7%
2016	98.37	6^th	997	99.4%
2017	98.47	6^th	1031	99.4%
2018	97.69	9^th	1035	99.1%
2019	97.76	6^th	1099	99.5%
2021	98.77	4^th	1136	99.6%
2022	98.83	4^th	1148	99.7%
2023	98.99	2^nd	1177	99.8%
2024	98.67	2^nd	1196	99.8%

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Rank History for West Shore Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	98.85	3^rd	484	99.4%
2005	98.75	4^th	487	99.2%
2006	98.93	4^th	477	99.2%
2007	98.77	5^th	563	99.1%
2008	98.17	5^th	577	99.1%
2009	98.30	4^th	587	99.3%
2010	97.90	3^rd	620	99.5%
2011	98.57	2^nd	622	99.7%
2012	93.30	9^th	606	98.5%
2013	95.39	7^th	648	98.9%
2014	95.24	6^th	687	99.1%
2016	96.38	2^nd	693	99.7%
2017	93.31	9^th	714	98.7%
2018	92.22	9^th	716	98.7%
2019	91.67	13^th	734	98.2%
2021	94.67	5^th	746	99.3%
2022	93.35	10^th	774	98.7%
2023	92.88	9^th	792	98.9%
2024	93.00	7^th	807	99.1%

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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 West Shore Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	513	24	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	565
2000	637	19	14	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	698
2001	747	28	21	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	831
2002	833	33	27	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	937
2003	833	33	27	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	937
2004	831	34	32	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	943
2005	833	32	36	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	950
2006	822	35	40	57	1	n/a	n/a	0	955
2007	774	28	40	60	1	n/a	n/a	37	940
2008	770	27	50	67	1	n/a	n/a	40	955
2009	764	24	54	70	2	n/a	n/a	47	961
2010	772	31	61	59	3	n/a	n/a	41	967
2011	715	30	64	97	0	0	55	0	961
2012	734	30	69	85	1	0	45	0	964
2013	711	30	69	96	1	0	48	0	955
2014	693	33	73	105	2	0	55	0	961
2015	673	31	82	109	2	0	59	0	956
2016	655	32	84	122	2	0	62	0	957
2017	673	31	77	108	3	1	62	0	955
2018	670	35	82	99	5	1	63	0	955
2019	675	30	80	103	3	1	61	0	953
2020	679	26	89	101	3	0	53	0	951
2021	676	29	100	97	6	0	59	0	967
2022	651	22	100	99	4	0	70	0	946
2023	623	26	104	100	7	0	70	0	930
2024	606	25	124	101	7	1	67	0	931

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 West Shore Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	565	23.0	24.6	10.8
2000	698	33.0	21.2	7
2001	831	40.0	20.8	6.9
2002	937	47.0	19.9	4.2
2003	937	47.0	19.9	4.2
2004	943	50.0	18.9	4.8
2005	950	53.0	17.9	6.4
2006	955	51.0	18.7	5.9
2007	940	53.0	17.7	5.6
2008	955	58.0	16.5	5.2
2009	961	64.1	16.3	4.8
2010	967	59.0	16.3	6.4
2011	961	58.8	16.3	5.7
2012	964	57.8	16.6	7.5
2013	955	56.0	17.0	9.1
2014	961	52.0	18.4	10.4
2015	956	54.0	17.7	9.4
2016	957	54.0	17.7	10.7
2017	955	54.0	17.6	11.1
2018	955	53.0	18.0	10.8
2019	953	51.4	18.5	11
2020	951	51.4	18.5	10.8
2021	967	48.8	19.8	13.1
2022	946	50.8	18.6	15.1
2023	930	50.8	18.3	11.5
2024	931	52.0	17.9	11.6

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 West Shore Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	565	23.0	24.6	10.8
2000	698	33.0	21.2	7
2001	831	40.0	20.8	6.9
2002	937	47.0	19.9	4.2
2003	937	47.0	19.9	4.2
2004	943	50.0	18.9	4.8
2005	950	53.0	17.9	6.4
2006	955	51.0	18.7	5.9
2007	940	53.0	17.7	5.6
2008	955	58.0	16.5	5.2
2009	961	64.1	16.3	4.8
2010	967	59.0	16.3	6.4
2011	961	58.8	16.3	5.7
2012	964	57.8	16.6	7.5
2013	955	56.0	17.0	9.1
2014	961	52.0	18.4	10.4
2015	956	54.0	17.7	9.4
2016	957	54.0	17.7	10.7
2017	955	54.0	17.6	11.1
2018	955	53.0	18.0	10.8
2019	953	51.4	18.5	11
2020	951	51.4	18.5	10.8
2021	967	48.8	19.8	13.1
2022	946	50.8	18.6	15.1
2023	930	50.8	18.3	11.5
2024	931	52.0	17.9	11.6

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 West Shore Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$222 (2.8%)	$7,655 (97.2%)	$7,877
2019	$05 (0.1%)	$7,816 (99.9%)	$7,821
2020	$05 (0.1%)	$7,833 (99.9%)	$7,838
2021	$244 (3.0%)	$7,887 (97.0%)	$8,131
2022	$696 (7.9%)	$8,102 (92.1%)	$8,798
2023	$1,153 (11.6%)	$8,795 (88.4%)	$9,947

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Shore Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 2^nd of 1177 Middle schools	0.4%
Ranks 13^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 792 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	94	94
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	58	53	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	99	100	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	62	53	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	96	93	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	63	52	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	90	90
8th Grade Science (Brevard)	53	48	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	99	99
9th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	62	55	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	98	98
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	100	99	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Brevard)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	99	96	3%
End of Course US History (Brevard)	71	62	9%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	98	99	1%
End of Course Civics (Brevard)	75	69	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	99	98	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Brevard)	64	54	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (West Shore Junior/Senior High School)	98	96	2%
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	953	930	2.4%
African American	30	26	13.3%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	80	104	30%
Hispanic	103	100	2.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	675	623	7.7%
Two or More Races	61	70	14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11%	11.5%	0.5%

Schools Near West Shore Junior/Senior 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
West Shore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	250 Wildcat Alley	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-4730	931	52	17.9	11.6%	606 (65.1%)	25 (2.7%)	101 (10.8%)	124 (13.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (7.2%)	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 Senior High School	Public	9-12	74 Bulldog Blvd	Melbourne	32901	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 952-5880	2,176	100	21.8	31.7%	1,438 (66.1%)	182 (8.4%)	313 (14.4%)	101 (4.6%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	132 (6.1%)	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
Eau Gallie High School	Public	8-12	1400 Commodore Blvd	Melbourne	32935	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 242-6400	1,490	75	19.8	56.3%	855 (57.4%)	179 (12.0%)	296 (19.9%)	39 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	119 (8.0%)	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	100	7	14.2	69.0%	31 (31.0%)	34 (34.0%)	20 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (15.0%)	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
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	1,411	72	19.5	57.5%	492 (34.9%)	457 (32.4%)	287 (20.3%)	14 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	159 (11.3%)	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 Center For Personal Growth	Public	7-12	1000 Inspiration Ln	Melbourne	32934	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 752-3200	10	1	10.0		3 (30.0%)	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Satellite Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 Scorpion Ct	Satellite Beach	32937	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 779-2000	1,508	68	22.1	19.7%	1,237 (82.0%)	24 (1.6%)	136 (9.0%)	21 (1.4%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	83 (5.5%)	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
Heritage High School	Public	9-12	2351 Malabar Rd NW	Palm Bay	32907	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 722-4178	2,023	85	23.8	58.6%	749 (37.0%)	568 (28.1%)	495 (24.5%)	28 (1.4%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	172 (8.5%)	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
Bayside High School	Public	9-12	1901 Degroodt Rd SW	Palm Bay	32908	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 956-5000	2,040	93	21.9	50.9%	981 (48.1%)	465 (22.8%)	417 (20.4%)	29 (1.4%)	7 (0.3%)	3 (0.1%)	138 (6.8%)	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
Viera High School	Public	9-12	6103 Stadium Pkwy	Viera	32940	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 632-1770	2,314	104	22.2	15.7%	1,572 (67.9%)	121 (5.2%)	346 (15.0%)	100 (4.3%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	168 (7.3%)	71.6	126^th of 807 public high schools	84.4%		76.9	90^th of 792 public high schools	88.6%	36			71.0	75.0				45.0	69.0	73.0	83.0		$7,820	$1,277	$6,544

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