At a glance
Reported students
948
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
574
West Shore Junior/Senior High School: 948 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 946
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about West Shore Junior/Senior High School
West Shore Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Melbourne. It is one of 109 current school records connected to Brevard. NCES reports 948 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.8%) and Asian (13.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 2.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Shore Junior/Senior High School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 2.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black3.4%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
27 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brevard
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edgewood Jr/Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
942 reported students
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,049 reported students
Astronaut High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,056 reported students
Titusville High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,275 reported students
Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,359 reported students
Eau Gallie High School
High · Grades 08–12
1,398 reported students
Public schools near West Shore Junior/Senior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Charter High School High · Charter · Brevard | 07–12 | 223 | 1 mi |
| Melbourne Senior High School High · Brevard | 09–12 | 2,210 | 1.3 mi |
| Eau Gallie High School High · Brevard | 08–12 | 1,398 | 2 mi |
| South Area Alternative Learning Center High · Brevard | 06–12 | 68 | 3.6 mi |
| Palm Bay Magnet Senior High School High · Brevard | 08–12 | 1,359 | 4.1 mi |
| Satellite Senior High School High · Brevard | 09–12 | 1,438 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Shore Junior/Senior High School
What grades does West Shore Junior/Senior High School serve?
West Shore Junior/Senior High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Brevard.
How many students attend West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
West Shore Junior/Senior High School reported 948 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 946 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 948 students and 53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Shore Junior/Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Shore Junior/Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brevard attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Shore Junior/Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Shore Junior/Senior High School in?
West Shore Junior/Senior High School is part of Brevard, based in Viera, FL, which operates 109 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Shore Junior/Senior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Riverside Charter High School (1 mi), Melbourne Senior High School (1.3 mi), Eau Gallie High School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.