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Port St. Lucie High School

High School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL

A high school in Port St. Lucie, FL where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1201 SE JAGUAR LN, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$12,177
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Port St. Lucie High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 47% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2013
ELA
41%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2024
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Port St. Lucie 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,123

Median home value

$242,100

Median rent

$1,635/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
2.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·75 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Pure AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0K–102.0 mi140Compare →
Morningside AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9K–122.4 mi596Compare →
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8K–122.9 mi108Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.05–123.7 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St. Lucie

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#21 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

Port St. Lucie High School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port St. Lucie High School

Port St. Lucie High School is a public high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St.

Lucie, serving approximately 1,811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,121 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port St. Lucie High School

What grades does Port St. Lucie High School serve?

Port St. Lucie High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Port St. Lucie High School?

Port St. Lucie High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port St. Lucie High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Port St. Lucie High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Port St. Lucie High School rank in FL?

Port St. Lucie High School ranks #2,121 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Port St. Lucie High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Port St. Lucie High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Port St. Lucie High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port St. Lucie High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Port St. Lucie High School a charter school?

No, Port St. Lucie High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Port St. Lucie High School a Title I school?

No, Port St. Lucie High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port St. Lucie High School?

56.6% of students at Port St. Lucie 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
1,811
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
St. Lucie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 34952)
41,679
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
51
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 34952; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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