Five Brevard Public Schools high schools are listed among the best in Florida and the nation in the 2026-2027 U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools rankings.
Two BPS schools, West Shore and Edgewood, placed in the top 20 statewide and top 100 nationally, with West Shore ranking among the top 50 U.S. public high schools.
In an Aug. 18 release, U.S. News and World Report ranked nearly 18,000 public high schools around the country based on factors like college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance and graduation rate. Nearly 27,000 schools were evaluated before the rankings.
The BPS high schools making the list:
Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell said “rankings like these reflect what our students and staff put in every day, and it is good to see that effort acknowledged.”
“Brevard has every reason to be proud,” he said. “Rigorous coursework prepares students for what comes after graduation, and these schools are delivering it.”
Seeing West Shore recognized as one of the top five in the state “is a tremendous honor that reflects the unwavering dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Principal Burt Clark.
“At West Shore our mission is to transform our confident learners of today into the empowered leaders of tomorrow and this recognition is a testament to the strength of our community and our shared commitment to academic achievement and personal growth,” he said.
At Edgewood Jr./Sr. High, Principal Jacqueline Ingratta said “there not words that can truly express how incredibly proud we are of Edgewood.”
“This recognition not only reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our stakeholders every day, but also the collective focus we share on teaching and learning,” Ingratta said.
“It is a tremendous honor to see the hard work of our entire school community recognized on a national level. We are Edgewood! Pride. Purpose. Pack.”
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