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Port St. Lucie High School

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Port St. Lucie High School ranks 374 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

374^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 55% of Florida high schools

Summary

Port St. Lucie High School is a large public high school in Port St. Lucie, FL, serving 1,793 students in grades 9-12 within the St. Lucie district, where a significant portion of the student body (58.9%) is economically disadvantaged.

The most striking feature of Port St. Lucie High is its exceptional graduation rate of 99.8%, which far exceeds both the district (94.5%) and state (92.2%) averages. However, this success does not translate into strong academic proficiency, particularly in math. Only 26% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, compared to the state average of 63%, while performance in Biology 1 (78%) and US History (78%) actually surpasses state averages. The school also faces a severe chronic absenteeism crisis, with 53% of students chronically absent—the highest rate among nearby traditional high schools like Treasure Coast High School (33.9%) and St. Lucie West Centennial High (40.4%). This disconnect between graduation and academic mastery, combined with high absenteeism, suggests deeper challenges with student engagement and foundational skills.

Interestingly, the school's struggles are not due to a lack of resources. Port St. Lucie High spends $10,095 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1, both better than the high-performing charter Somerset College Preparatory Academy ($6,744 per student, 33.3:1 ratio), which achieves 72% proficiency in Algebra 1 and an 88th percentile state ranking. Even Jensen Beach High School in the neighboring Martin district, with a similar free/reduced lunch rate (39.4%), outperforms Port St. Lucie in math (46% Algebra 1 proficiency). On a positive note, the school recently improved to a 3-star rating (55th percentile) for the first time since 2018-2019, indicating a potential turnaround, but it still has a long road ahead to close the achievement gap with its peers.

1,793

Students ?

23.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,095

Per pupil spending ?

58.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1201 SE Jaguar Ln
Port St Lucie, FL 34952

(772) 337-6770

District: St. Lucie

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

30.3%

White:

29.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (53% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 37 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Florida avg64%

374^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^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	47.5	374 of 838	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.0	464 of 844	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.0	489 of 807	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.2	470 of 792	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.3	496 of 774	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.4	450 of 746	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.8	294 of 734	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	372 of 716	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.9	259 of 714	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	30.5	454 of 693	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.8	463 of 687	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	24.8	495 of 648	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.9	382 of 606	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.1	423 of 622	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.5	401 of 620	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.0	392 of 587	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.7	345 of 577	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.6	363 of 563	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	30.7	358 of 477	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.1	357 of 487	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	36.0	342 of 484	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 178%+4 vs state

US History78%+4 vs state

English Language Arts57%-3 vs state

Geometry55%~ state avg

Algebra 126%-37 vs state

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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
Port St. Lucie High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 SE Jaguar Ln	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	Yes	No	Yes	(772) 337-6770	1,793	77	23.3	58.9%	522 (29.1%)	543 (30.3%)	585 (32.6%)	31 (1.7%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	104 (5.8%)	47.5	374^th of 838 public high schools	55.4%		40	464^th of 844 public high schools	45.0%	90				58.0	56.0					26.0	55.0	78.0	78.0		$10,095	$792	$9,303
Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	329 SE Port St Lucie Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 618-1777	418	5	83.6	56.5%	137 (32.8%)	114 (27.3%)	151 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	13.7	693^rd of 838 public high schools	17.3%		4.8	743^rd of 844 public high schools	12.0%	50					35.0					31.0			37.0		$7,012	$197	$6,815
Jensen Beach High School	Public	9-12	2875 NW Goldenrod Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 232-3500	1,722	82	21.0	39.4%	970 (56.3%)	132 (7.7%)	504 (29.3%)	29 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.9%)	55.4	272^nd of 838 public high schools	67.5%		56.5	248^th of 844 public high schools	70.6%	24				54.0	63.0					46.0	71.0	81.0	77.0		$11,214	$593	$10,620
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
Treasure Coast High School	Public	9-12	1000 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-4300	3,124	117	26.6	53.0%	666 (21.3%)	1,177 (37.7%)	1,095 (35.1%)	41 (1.3%)	4 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	136 (4.4%)	46.8	384^th of 838 public high schools	54.2%		44.3	408^th of 844 public high schools	51.7%	24				62.0	60.0					35.0	45.0	73.0	72.0		$8,869	$590	$8,278
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
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
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)
Spectrum Academy	Public	6-12	800 SE Bahama Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1870	169	9	19.8	60.9%	60 (35.5%)	21 (12.4%)	82 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	4.4	746^th of 838 public high schools	11.0%		1.3	832^nd of 844 public high schools	1.4%	86				5.0	15.0					14.0	0.0	43.0	27.0		$13,831	$1,043	$12,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Port St. Lucie High School

What district is Port St. Lucie High School in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend Port St. Lucie High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,793 students attended Port St. Lucie High School.

Is Port St. Lucie High School a good school?

Port St. Lucie High School ranks 374^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Port St. Lucie High School?

Students at Port St. Lucie High School are 33% Hispanic, 30% African American, 29% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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