PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Charter School
832 Students
Other K - 10th
School Overview
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (PCCA) in West Melbourne is a public charter school that operates with a focus on a classical education model. Unlike traditional public schools, the academy emphasizes a curriculum rooted in the "liberal arts and sciences," prioritizing critical thinking, historical literacy, and the development of strong character. The school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for higher education by focusing on core subjects such as literature, mathematics, history, and the sciences, often utilizing a traditional, teacher-led instructional approach.
As a charter school authorized within the Brevard Public Schools system, PCCA West Melbourne is tuition-free and open to the public, though it functions with its own board and governing structure. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community culture, aiming to foster a sense of civic virtue and intellectual discipline among its student body. Its location on Minton Road in Palm Bay serves as a key educational choice for families in the region who are seeking an alternative to the standard district-managed curriculum, focusing specifically on a structured, knowledge-based educational experience.
As a charter school authorized within the Brevard Public Schools system, PCCA West Melbourne is tuition-free and open to the public, though it functions with its own board and governing structure. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community culture, aiming to foster a sense of civic virtue and intellectual discipline among its student body. Its location on Minton Road in Palm Bay serves as a key educational choice for families in the region who are seeking an alternative to the standard district-managed curriculum, focusing specifically on a structured, knowledge-based educational experience.
832
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 537 |
| Hispanic | 139 |
| Black | 60 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Two or More | 54 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White537 (64.5%)
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Hispanic139 (16.7%)
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Black60 (7.2%)
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Two or More54 (6.5%)
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Asian36 (4.3%)
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American Indian5 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BREVARD |
| Phone: | (321)499-2585 |
| Website: | http://www.pineapplecoveclassicalacademywm.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 10th |
| Total Students: | 832 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 177 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 74 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
72
Grade 2
71
Grade 3
90
Grade 4
87
Grade 5
85
Grade 6
86
Grade 7
88
Grade 8
83
Grade 9
66
Grade 10
32
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Grade 1 | 72 |
| Grade 2 | 71 |
| Grade 3 | 90 |
| Grade 4 | 87 |
| Grade 5 | 85 |
| Grade 6 | 86 |
| Grade 7 | 88 |
| Grade 8 | 83 |
| Grade 9 | 66 |
| Grade 10 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 452 | 54.3% |
| Male | 380 | 45.7% |
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