West Shore Junior – Senior High School, more often called West Shore, is a secondary school located at 250 Wildcat Alley in Melbourne, Florida. West Shore enrolls students from grades seven through twelve. It is part of the Brevard Public Schools System. It was the first "School of Choice" in Brevard County, Florida.
Serving 948 students in grades 7-12, West Shore Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Shore Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Shore Junior/senior High School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
948 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
School Rankings
West Shore Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Shore Junior/senior High School is 0.56, 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
#5 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
3%
21%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
- West Shore Junior - Senior High School, or as it is more often known, West Shore, is a secondary school located at 250 Wildcat Alley in Melbourne, Florida. It is the first 'School of Choice' in Brevard County, Florida. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida, West Shore aims to deliver quality education to students from grades seven through twelve, and help these children to fulfill the school's motto, "Excellence Achieved."
- Enrollment: As a public school, West Shore accepts any student who has met minimum academic and social expectations set by the school, provided there is space available. If there are more students interested in the school than is space available, a lottery is held to determine acceptance.
- Highlights: West Shore is unique in several areas, highlighted below: The Maximum enrollment for all grades is capped at 950 students, in an effort to keep class sizes small.
- Students are accepted from across the county. However, most students enrolled reside in southern Brevard county, mainly Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, West Melbourne and the Melbourne barrier island beachside.
- Graduation requirements are increased from the minimum set by the county, with the addition of two extra credits, leadership in one or more areas or projects, 80 hours total of documented volunteer work, two completed areas of accelerated study with either Advanced Placement classes or Dual Enrollment at the local community college, eligibility for at least one post secondary scholarship, and completion of a senior project (similar to a senior thesis).
- Activity period once a week, providing for the development of clubs and organizations.
- Dress code (no torn or ripped clothing, please).
- Student Publications: The Roar is the student run newspaper published almost monthly. The Roar is designed, written, and published by students in the Newspaper class.
- Alter Ego is the high shool literary mag, commonly shortened to the lit mag. It contains poetry, prose, and artwork entirely produced by West Shore students.
- Other information: West Shore currently offers twelve Advanced Placement courses: Calculus, Statistics, United States History, World History, American Government, English Literature, English Language, Spanish, French, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, and Music Theory.
- Theatrical Productions: The drama department has put on productions of: Twelve Angry Men; Bye Bye Birdie; Anne of Green Gables; Dracula; A Midsummer's Night Dream; Broadway Bound (a collection of musical pieces and scenes from various Broadway musicals); A Night of Theater (a collection of skits and scenes from various theatrical productions); Pollyanna; Mame; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; The King and I (from least recent to most recent)
- Both Boy's Soccer and Girl's Golf teams have been District Champions, and were 2003-2004 Regional Semi-Finalists, and Finalists (respectively).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Shore Junior/senior High School's ranking?
West Shore Junior/senior High School is ranked #5 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are West Shore Junior/senior High School often compared to?
West Shore Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Shore Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Shore Junior/senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Shore Junior/senior High School?
948 students attend West Shore Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Shore Junior/senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Shore Junior/senior High School?
West Shore Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Shore Junior/senior High School offer ?
West Shore Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Shore Junior/senior High School part of?
West Shore Junior/senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
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