Very Good
#935 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 25% in state
Somerset College Preparatory Academy
High School · St. Lucie · Port Saint Lucie, FL
A St. Lucie charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 NW CALIFORNIA BLVD, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
- Math 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Somerset College Preparatory Academy score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Somerset College 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,842
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34986; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy of St Lucie County, IncPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian Academy of St. Lucie County, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie West Centennial HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,702 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 13 | 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
- #7 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
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Port Saint Lucie, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 1,387 students in grades 6th-12th with a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset College Preparatory Academy
What grades does Somerset College Preparatory Academy serve?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset College Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks #935 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Somerset College Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset College Preparatory Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Somerset College Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Somerset College Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset College Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Somerset College Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
40.1% of students at Somerset College 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (772) 343-7028
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 34986)
- 29,713
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 · 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.
- 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 34986; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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