Palm Bay Magnet High School is a public high school located in Melbourne, Florida. It is part of the Brevard County School District.
Serving 1,411 students in grades 9-12, Palm Bay Magnet Senior 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 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School's student population of 1,411 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Bay Magnet Senior 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 Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#3301 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School's ranking?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is ranked #3301 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School often compared to?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Melbourne Senior High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is 84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
1,411 students attend Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School offer ?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School part of?
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
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