Below Average
#3129 of 3,778 schools in FL
Fort Pierce Central High School
High School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4101 S 25TH ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fort Pierce Central High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Pierce Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,052
Median home value
$369,100
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34981; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Data HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Port St. Lucie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,811 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #38 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Pierce Central High School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Pierce Central High School
Fort Pierce Central High School is a public high school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 3,187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,129 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Pierce Central High School
What grades does Fort Pierce Central High School serve?
Fort Pierce Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Fort Pierce Central High School?
Fort Pierce Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Central High School is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Pierce Central High School rank in FL?
Fort Pierce Central High School ranks #3,129 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fort Pierce Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Pierce Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Pierce Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Pierce Central High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Pierce Central High School a charter school?
No, Fort Pierce Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Pierce Central High School a Title I school?
No, Fort Pierce Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Pierce Central High School?
49.6% of students at Fort Pierce Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.3%
- Phone
- (772) 468-5888
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 34981)
- 6,167
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34981; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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