Serving 1,027 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy's student population of 1,027 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is 0.52, 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
#361 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
66%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy's ranking?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is ranked #361 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pineapple Cove Classical Academy often compared to?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Odyssey Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
1,027 students attend Pineapple Cove Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pineapple Cove Classical Academy offer ?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pineapple Cove Classical Academy part of?
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is part of Brevard School District.
School Reviews
5 8/19/2021
PCCA is an amazing school! I have children at both the lower and upper Palm Bay campus! Teachers and administrators actually care about students, want to see them succeed, and will do everything they can to see that happen! Yes, the kids have to put forth the effort, there is no easy A and if you don't follow the instructions, turn work in late, etc then your grade average will suffer but it makes for better all-around scholars when they realize the grade is 100% on them. While there can be mean kids overall the students here are respectful, polite, and well behaved. They understand what is expected and follow through. I look forward to watching my older child continue the jr/sr high journey and graduating from PCCA while my younger child has just begun their amazing Pineapple journey! At this point, I couldn't see sending my kids to any other school.
5 6/26/2021
I have two kids at PCCA and I am so happy they are!!!! PCCA has been a great atmosphere for both of them. They are challenged with the curriculum. The teachers are great, at least the ones my kids have had. I will have them both at PCCA until they graduate high school.
1 3/31/2021
My son is gifted, and PCCA is not able to meet his needs. He used to be excited about learning and now he dreads school. They say that they have a classics curriculum but really they have a dry and boring way of teaching that made my son want to move schools by the middle of this year. I felt like they are turning him into a robot. We are changing schools next year.
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