Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Performance Based Preparatory Academy's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
139 students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Performance Based Preparatory Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Performance Based Preparatory Academy offer ?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Performance Based Preparatory Academy part of?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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