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#2281 of 3,778 schools in FL
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
High School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2909 DELAWARE AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 10% proficient (2015)
- 62.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Performance Based Preparatory Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 13 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,985
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34947; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Care Young Achievers ClubPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
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| Pace Center for Girls Treasure CoastEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Dale Cassens Education ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #23 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
Performance Based Preparatory Academy is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Performance Based Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 141 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,281 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Performance Based Preparatory Academy
What grades does Performance Based Preparatory Academy serve?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Performance Based Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks #2,281 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Performance Based Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Performance Based Preparatory Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Performance Based Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Performance Based Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Performance Based Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Performance Based Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
55.3% of students at Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Phone
- (772) 468-5194
- 4-Year Graduation
- 62.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34947)
- 13,192
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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.
- 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 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, 2009-2016, multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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