St. Lucie West Centennial High

ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH serves 2,702 students in grades 9-12 in Port St. Lucie, making it one of the larger high schools in St.

Lucie County. With 112 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1, which is fairly typical for Florida public high schools. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 52% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading across grade levels.

The school ranks in the 39th percentile statewide, positioning it as a developing institution with opportunities to enhance student outcomes. The MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 reflects the school's focus on serving its large student body while working to improve academic achievement. The school draws from a well-established community in the 34986 ZIP code, where the median household income reaches $80,350 and home values average $348,600.

With 35% of area residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 5.2%, the surrounding neighborhood provides a stable foundation for students. The school operates in Port St. Lucie's mid-size city environment, serving families in this growing Southwest Florida community that values education and homeownership.

St. Lucie West Centennial High is a large school with 2,702 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.

The student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High is 24.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.