Below Average
#3130 of 3,778 schools in FL
Tradition Preparatory High School
High School · St. Lucie · Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A St. Lucie charter high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 700, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tradition Preparatory High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tradition Preparatory 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 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,512
Median home value
$430,500
Median rent
$1,615/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33334; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Lucie Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Independence Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | Not available | 472 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,680 | Compare → |
| Performance Based Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Tradition Preparatory High School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tradition Preparatory High School
Tradition Preparatory High School is a public high school in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 965 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,130 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tradition Preparatory High School
What grades does Tradition Preparatory High School serve?
Tradition Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tradition Preparatory High School?
Tradition Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 965 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tradition Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tradition Preparatory High School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tradition Preparatory High School rank in FL?
Tradition Preparatory High School ranks #3,130 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Tradition Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tradition Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Tradition Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tradition Preparatory High School has 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Tradition Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Tradition Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tradition Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Tradition Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tradition Preparatory High School?
37.5% of students at Tradition Preparatory 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
- 965
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (772) 236-7034
- Area population (ZIP 33334)
- 30,889
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 33334; 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 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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