PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE

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.
832
Total Students
55.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Demographic Student Count
White537
Hispanic139
Black60
Asian36
Two or More54
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    537 (64.5%)
  • Hispanic
    139 (16.7%)
  • Black
    60 (7.2%)
  • Two or More
    54 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    36 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten72
Grade 172
Grade 271
Grade 390
Grade 487
Grade 585
Grade 686
Grade 788
Grade 883
Grade 966
Grade 1032
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT WEST MELBOURNE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45254.3%
Male38045.7%