The school's show band has received straight superiors at the Florida Bandmaster's Association Musical Performance Assessment from its opening in 2004 to the present (as of 2018)[when?], and is the first to institute a competition band for Collier County Schools. Palmetto Ridge's competition band was placed third at the FMBC State Finals in its introductory year of 2009.[citation needed]
Career Academies
Palmetto Ridge High School has two different career academies. The goal of these programs is to help students who are interested in a certain career. Over the course of their high school education, students enrolled in the academy take several classes relating to the academy, some of which are classes specifically made for academy students.