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Public high school · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, Florida

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet rates 5.4, right at the middle of St. Lucie's high schools, whose rated median is 5.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.4this school

5.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the St. Lucie median is 5.4.

#2,848 of 3,811 schools in Florida · St. Lucie: 11 high schools rated, median 5.4

The brief

A St. Lucie high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,848 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 34 of 47 in St. Lucie.

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is listed in St. Lucie, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math31%18 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 764 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading51%10 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 934 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
25% of the rating
Academics
3.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 34947; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$44,985
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
27.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,009/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Fort Pierce. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Fort Pierce), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
4.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
21 sports
10 boys' · 11 girls' · 27 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
62.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet serve?

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 1,956 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet rank in FL?

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet ranks #2,848 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet a charter school?

No, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet a Title I school?

No, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?

62.8% of students at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,956
Student-teacher ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Lucie County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#34 of 47
Schools in district
53
District spending per student
$12,177
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34947)
13,192
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
33.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.