ST. LUCIE

Florida · Public School District

Schools

45,661

Students

$11,649

Per-Pupil Spend

-19% nat'l

67.2%

Free Lunch Rate

+15pp vs nat'l

94.3%

Graduation Rate

+7.8pp vs nat'l

District Overview

ST. LUCIE is a public school district in Florida serving 45,661 students across 52 schools. It includes 29 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high schools, among them 7 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 94.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,649 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (52)

Elementary Schools29 schools

School	Grades	Students
ALLAPATTAH FLATS K-8	PK–08	1,240
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	835
CHESTER A. MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	366
CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY OF ST. LUCIE	KG–08	483
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	651
FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	647
FRANCES K. SWEET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	362
LAKEWOOD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	615
LAWNWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	746
MANATEE ACADEMY K-8	KG–08	1,664
MARIPOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	734
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	669
NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL	PK–08	1,223
OAK HAMMOCK K-8 SCHOOL	PK–08	1,633
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	509
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT TRADITIONCharter	KG–08	1,171
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIECharter	PK–08	1,393
RIVERS EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	695
SAMUEL S. GAINES ACADEMY OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES	PK–08	794
SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	452
SOMERSET ACADEMY BETHANYCharter	KG–05	339
SOMERSET ACADEMY ST. LUCIECharter	KG–08	690
ST. LUCIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	729
ST. LUCIE WEST K-8 SCHOOL	KG–08	1,601
VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL	PK–05	560
WEATHERBEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	672
WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL	PK–08	1,522
WHITE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	457
WINDMILL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,006

Middle Schools4 schools

School	Grades	Students
DAN MCCARTY MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	747
FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	871
SOUTHERN OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	894
SOUTHPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	823

High Schools13 schools

School	Grades	Students
ACCELERATION ACADEMY	07–12	263
DATA HOUSE	06–12	10
FORT PIERCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	08–12	3,091
FORT PIERCE WESTWOOD ACADEMY THE W.E.S.T. PREP MAGNET	09–12	2,010
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY	06–12	1,594
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS TREASURE COAST	06–12	31
PERFORMANCE BASED PREPARATORY ACADEMY	09–12	139
PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,748
SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMYCharter	06–12	1,360
ST LUCIE COUNTY JAIL - ROCK ROAD ACADEMY	06–12	28
ST. LUCIE WEST CENTENNIAL HIGH	09–12	2,766
TRADITION PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	726
TREASURE COAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	3,066

Other Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX	PK–12	271
HOMEBOUND PROGRAM	KG–12	0
INDEPENDENCE CLASSICAL ACADEMYCharter	KG–12	418
MOSAIC DIGITAL ACADEMY (ST. LUCIE VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	KG–12	283
ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER	KG–12	39
ST. LUCIE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	25

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,649-19% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

36%

47%

State

35.5%

Local (property tax)

46.9%

Federal

17.6%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

45,661

Students

67%

Free Lunch

$12K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate94.3%

Opportunity Score40/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

94.3% graduation rate — 7.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.

Range of school options

With 52 schools including 7 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Below-average per-pupil spending

At $11,649, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.

High economic need in community

67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ST. LUCIE?

ST. LUCIE has 52 public schools, serving a total of 45,661 students.

What is the graduation rate for ST. LUCIE?

The graduation rate is 94.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does ST. LUCIE spend per student?

ST. LUCIE spends $11,649 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ST. LUCIE?

67% of students in ST. LUCIE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in ST. LUCIE?

Yes — 7 of the 52 schools in ST. LUCIE are charter schools.

What grade levels does ST. LUCIE serve?

ST. LUCIE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for ST. LUCIE?

The median opportunity score across schools in ST. LUCIE is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.