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Fort Pierce Central High School

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Fort Pierce Central High School ranks 474 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

474^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 43% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fort Pierce Central High School is a large, comprehensive public high school in Fort Pierce, FL, serving 3,178 students in grades 9-12 as part of the St. Lucie district, where over half of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The most striking feature of Fort Pierce Central is its high graduation rate of 96.9%, which consistently exceeds district and state averages. However, this success contrasts sharply with low academic proficiency, especially in math—only 28% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 63% statewide. This "graduation vs. proficiency" paradox suggests the school may prioritize credit recovery and pathway completion over deep academic mastery. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with a 53.8% rate—more than double that of nearby high-performing schools like Lincoln Park Academy (22.9%) and Somerset College Preparatory Academy (23.6%). This absenteeism crisis likely impacts all academic metrics.

Despite these challenges, Fort Pierce Central shows strengths in other subjects. Its US History proficiency (73%) nearly matches the state average (74%), and Biology proficiency (69%) has improved from 52% in 2022-2023. Compared to Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, another struggling local school, Central consistently outperforms in state rankings and test scores, though both face similar attendance issues. The school's per-student spending ($8,711) is below the district average for other large high schools, but higher than Somerset College Preparatory Academy ($6,744), indicating that spending alone doesn't drive performance. For parents, Fort Pierce Central offers a supportive path to graduation but may require extra focus on math achievement and attendance.

3,178

Students ?

26.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,711

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4101 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

(772) 468-5888

District: St. Lucie

Feeder schools for Fort Pierce Central High School:

Elementary:	Chester A. Moore Elementary School
	Lakewood Park Elementary School
	Lawnwood Elementary School
	St. Lucie Elementary School
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	Weatherbee Elementary School
	White City Elementary School
Middle:	Dan McCarty Middle School
	Forest Grove Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.0%

African American:

30.9%

White:

23.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 45th percentile in 2016 → 43rd in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (54% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 35 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg60%

Florida avg64%

474^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 11High Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	474 of 838	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.5	442 of 844	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.9	453 of 807	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.5	418 of 792	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	403 of 774	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.9	422 of 746	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	324 of 734	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.2	355 of 716	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.3	337 of 714	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.6	380 of 693	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.5	361 of 687	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.2	390 of 648	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.9	343 of 606	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.7	306 of 622	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.8	341 of 620	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.0	399 of 587	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	26.4	427 of 577	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.0	420 of 563	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	25.4	376 of 477	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	25.2	391 of 487	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	27.8	374 of 484	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History73%~ state avg

Biology 169%-5 vs state

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Geometry33%-23 vs state

Algebra 128%-35 vs state

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Schools Near Fort Pierce Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort Pierce Central High School	Public	9-12	4101 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5888	3,178	119	26.7	53.2%	740 (23.3%)	983 (30.9%)	1,272 (40.0%)	45 (1.4%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	128 (4.0%)	39.9	474^th of 838 public high schools	43.4%		41.5	442^nd of 844 public high schools	47.6%	32				55.0	55.0					28.0	33.0	69.0	73.0		$8,711	$612	$8,099
Data House	Public	6-12	4590 Selvitz Rd	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 467-4020	3	1	3.0		1 (33.3%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast	Public	6-12	3651 Virginia Ave	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 595-8880	46	5	9.2	21.7%	17 (37.0%)	17 (37.0%)	8 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)								(n/a)															$7,711	$168	$7,543
Performance Based Preparatory Academy	Public	9-12	2909 Delaware Ave	Fort Pierce	34947	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5194	87	8	10.8	65.5%	14 (16.1%)	32 (36.8%)	37 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	5.2	737^th of 838 public high schools	12.1%		3.4	772^nd of 844 public high schools	8.5%	35					29.0						6.0	33.0	26.0		$22,331	$1,241	$21,090
Lincoln Park Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1806 Avenue I	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 468-5474	1,667	71	23.4	54.5%	392 (23.5%)	663 (39.8%)	474 (28.4%)	77 (4.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	57 (3.4%)	67.7	160^th of 838 public high schools	80.9%		65.3	181^st of 844 public high schools	78.6%	21	66.0	72.0	64.0	75.0	78.0	42.0	53.0	75.0	59.0	64.0	63.0	88.0	90.0	82.0	$9,392	$501	$8,890
Somerset College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	725 NW California Blvd	Port Saint Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 343-7028	1,463	44	33.3	48.3%	434 (29.7%)	411 (28.1%)	522 (35.7%)	31 (2.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.0%)	75.6	98^th of 838 public high schools	88.3%		74.9	115^th of 844 public high schools	86.4%	17	75.0	77.0	67.0	73.0	80.0	72.0	80.0	53.0	70.0	72.0	96.0	98.0	91.0	82.0	$6,744	$175	$6,569
Somerset Career Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	725 NW California Blvd	Port Saint Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 301-1711	40	3	13.3	37.5%	18 (45.0%)	4 (10.0%)	17 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)	91.0				60.0	64.0									$21,637	$13,081	$8,556
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet	Public, Magnet	9-12	1801 Panther Ln	Fort Pierce	34947	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 468-5400	1,956	91	21.5	58.4%	293 (15.0%)	983 (50.3%)	588 (30.1%)	12 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (4.0%)	32.2	563^rd of 838 public high schools	32.8%		27.6	611^th of 844 public high schools	27.6%	48				50.0	51.0					20.0	39.0	64.0	65.0		$9,614	$823	$8,792
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy	Public	6-12	900 N Rock Rd	Fort Pierce	34945	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 462-3450	26	3	8.6	23.1%	4 (15.4%)	17 (65.4%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)
St. Lucie West Centennial High	Public	9-12	1485 SW Cashmere Blvd	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 344-4400	2,914	115	25.2	50.9%	746 (25.6%)	983 (33.7%)	988 (33.9%)	52 (1.8%)	8 (0.3%)	10 (0.3%)	127 (4.4%)	36.6	514^th of 838 public high schools	38.7%		38.4	480^th of 844 public high schools	43.1%	34				52.0	56.0					15.0	32.0	72.0	67.0		$9,332	$640	$8,692

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Pierce Central High School

How many students attend Fort Pierce Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,178 students attended Fort Pierce Central High School.

Is Fort Pierce Central High School a good school?

Fort Pierce Central High School ranks 474^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Pierce Central High School?

Students at Fort Pierce Central High School are 40% Hispanic, 31% African American, 23% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Fort Pierce Central High School?

Fort Pierce Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chester A. Moore Elementary School
Elementary : Lakewood Park Elementary School
Elementary : Lawnwood Elementary School
Elementary : St. Lucie Elementary School
Elementary : Weatherbee Elementary School
Elementary : White City Elementary School
Middle : Dan McCarty Middle School
Middle : Forest Grove Middle School

What district is Fort Pierce Central High School in?

St. Lucie

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