Bayside High School is a public high school located in Palm Bay, Florida, United States. It is part of the Brevard County School District.
Serving 2,040 students in grades 9-12, Bayside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,040 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayside High School's student population of 2,040 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,040 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bayside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayside High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2759 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bionic Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside High School's ranking?
Bayside High School is ranked #2759 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bayside High School often compared to?
Bayside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayside High School?
The graduation rate of Bayside High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
2,040 students attend Bayside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bayside High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayside High School offer ?
Bayside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayside High School part of?
Bayside High School is part of Brevard School District.
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