WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BREVARD school district, located in MELBOURNE, FL with about 955 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a prestigious public magnet school serving students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Brevard Public Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high performance rankings at both the state and national levels. Admission to the school is competitive, typically based on a combination of academic achievement, standardized test scores, and attendance records, which fosters a focused and high-achieving student body.
The school is well-regarded for its extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program and its emphasis on college and career readiness. Beyond academics, Westshore encourages student involvement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts, academic clubs, and community service organizations. By providing a structured, accelerated curriculum within a small-school community, WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL aims to cultivate critical thinkers and well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.
For more information, contact WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (321) 242-4730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MELBOURNE, FL 32935-6405
(321) 242-4730
WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MELBOURNE, FL with about 955 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BREVARD
- Total Students:
- 955
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 955 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSHORE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Asian
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.0%
- Male
- 46.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.