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#2782 of 3,778 schools in FL
St. Lucie West Centennial High
High School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL
A high school in Port St. Lucie, FL where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1485 SW CASHMERE BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at St. Lucie West Centennial High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 | 2.6 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian Academy of St. Lucie County, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Somerset College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,387 | Compare → |
| Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 8–12 | 3.0 mi | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #31 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
St. Lucie West Centennial High is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Lucie West Centennial High
St. Lucie West Centennial High is a public high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St.
Lucie, serving approximately 2,702 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,782 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Lucie West Centennial High
What grades does St. Lucie West Centennial High serve?
St. Lucie West Centennial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St. Lucie West Centennial High?
St. Lucie West Centennial High has an enrollment of approximately 2,702 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Lucie West Centennial High rank in FL?
St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks #2,782 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is St. Lucie West Centennial High's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Lucie West Centennial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Lucie West Centennial High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St. Lucie West Centennial High a charter school?
No, St. Lucie West Centennial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Lucie West Centennial High a Title I school?
No, St. Lucie West Centennial High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Lucie West Centennial High?
49.9% of students at St. Lucie West Centennial High 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
- 2,702
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (772) 344-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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