PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.palmbay.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us

1,486 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Bay Magnet High School, located in Melbourne, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the Brevard Public Schools district. Known for its distinct "Pirate" identity, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness. As a magnet school, it emphasizes specialized instruction and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement across a variety of disciplines, including athletics, the arts, and technical vocational programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture of school pride and academic improvement. By leveraging its magnet status, Palm Bay High provides students with pathways that go beyond the standard curriculum, often focusing on project-based learning and advanced coursework. With its focus on mentorship and student achievement, the school strives to create a supportive environment that helps students navigate their high school years while preparing them for the challenges of post-secondary life.

1,486

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	278
Black	465
Asian	12
Two or More	157
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
567 (38.2 %)
Black
465 (31.3 %)
Hispanic
278 (18.7 %)
Two or More
157 (10.6 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BREVARD
Phone:	(321)952-5900
Website:	http://www.palmbay.hs.brevard.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	632
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 472

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 232