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St. Lucie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 17,868 students in St. Lucie School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in St. Lucie School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in St. Lucie School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Treasure Coast High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
53 Schools
1,327 Schools
# Students
45,661 Students
1,003,792 Students
# Teachers
2,348 Teachers
46,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
St. Lucie School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
56 Students
2,766 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
671 Students
29,150 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
15,904 Students
355,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
35%
# Black Students
14,530 Students
212,690 Students
% Black Students
32%
21%
# White Students
12,187 Students
365,498 Students
% White Students
27%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
73 Students
1,808 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,240 Students
36,431 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
568
2,539
# Students in K Grade:
3,016
5,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,096
6,051
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,131
6,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,371
6,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,973
6,117
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,322
6,695
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,698
19,863
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,426
23,748
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,540
26,255
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,008
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,908
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,853
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,751
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,316 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$532 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$471 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,659
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,316
$11,627
Best St. Lucie School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosaic Digital Academy (St. Lucie Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-5504
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-5504
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Nw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 343-7028
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 343-7028
Grades: 6-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1806 Avenue I
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Grades: 6-12
| 1,594 students
Rank: #44.
St. Lucie Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Bell Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Treasure Coast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sw Darwin Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 807-4300
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 807-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,066 students
Rank: #66.
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12051 Nw Copper Creek Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-3913
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 429-3913
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #77.
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9461 Brandywine Ln
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 462-3450
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 462-3450
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #88.
Tradition Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10970 Sw Tradition Parkway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(772) 429-3600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(772) 429-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #99.
St. Lucie West Centennial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1485 Sw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-4400
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,766 students
Rank: #1010.
Independence Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 429-3600
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 429-3600
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Pierce Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Grades: 8-12
| 3,091 students
Rank: #1212.
Port St. Lucie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Se Jaguar Ln
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6770
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 337-6770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,748 students
Rank: #1313.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Ln
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,010 students
Rank: #1414.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1515.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1616.
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
329 Se Port St Lucie Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 618-1777
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34984
(772) 618-1777
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Data House
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9461 Brandywine Ln
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-4570
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 429-4570
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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