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Welcome to Brevard Public Schools!
An “A” district, Brevard Public Schools (BPS) is committed to “serving every student with excellence as the standard.” The district strives to provide students with the highest-quality education in a safe, support- ive environment.
BPS students are immersed in challenging and varied curriculum. Students can choose from a wide range of learning opportunities including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, dual-enroll- ment courses and choice schools focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
The district’s top priority remains the safety and well-being of our stu- dents. Every school is served by a team which includes law enforcement and mental-health experts, and all campuses are now safeguarded with a single, secure point of access. Furthermore, the district’s mental health plan provides direct access to a range of mental health supports for students and families and promotes a positive school climate.
To learn more about Brevard Public Schools and parent involvement opportunities, you are encouraged to visit the BPS website at www. brevardschools.org and to contact your school’s administration.
What makes us who we are?
With 84 schools, 10 specialty centers and 12 charter schools, Brevard Public Schools is the 48th largest district in the United States and the 11th larg-
est of the 67 districts in the state of Florida. In 2018-2019, BPS increased its state ranking from 19 to 14 and today, ranks number one in the state when compared to other districts of the same size or larger. BPS was designated a high performing school district by the Florida Department of Education.
As the largest employer in Brevard County, BPS employs approximately 9,300 staff members who serve more than 70,000 students annually. More than half of BPS teachers have more than 10 years of experience.
BPS is committed to serving the community and enhancing students’ lives by delivering the highest quality education in a culture of dedication, collaboration and learning.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
White (61.70%) Black (15.26%) Hispanic (11.47%)
Multi-Racial (8.7%)
Asian/ Pacific Islands (2.18%)
(53% free/ reduced lunch)
Multi-Racial (8
Asian/ Pacific I American India
American Indian/Alaska Native (0.30%)
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ACADEMICS:
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
White (61.70%) Black (15.26%) Hispanic (11.47%)
• 434 AA degrees were • Graduation rate increased awarded to BPS dual
to 88.1% in 2018; a 2.1% increase in all subgroups.
• Ranks number one in the state among large districts for scores in English Lan- guage Arts (grades 6-10).
• AP students outperformed the state in 2018 in algebra, geometry,
history and civics.
enrollment students, saving families more than $4 million.
• Forty-percent (40%) of BPS graduates earned industry certifications in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and STEM courses, the second highest in the state.
• More than 1,350 students earned Bright Futures Scholarships.
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