Performance Based Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Performance Based Preparatory Academy is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fort Pierce, Florida, which is part of the St. Lucie School District. Unfortunately, this school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with very poor academic performance, low graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism.

The school's academic struggles are evident across several key metrics. Its proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the state and district averages in core subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and US History. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from just 34% to 61% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates as high as 96% in recent years. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the school's high poverty levels, with 60-75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Somerset College Preparatory Academy and Lincoln Park Academy stand out as significantly higher-performing alternatives. These nearby schools have much stronger academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores, suggesting that Performance Based Preparatory Academy has substantial room for improvement. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles, such as chronic absenteeism and poverty, will be crucial in order to provide students with a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2909 Delaware Ave
       Fort Pierce, FL  34947


(772) 468-5194

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
789th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,010 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.4%
Hispanic:
33.1%
White:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 97.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Performance Based Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.4%), Hispanic (33.1%), White (23%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 15.4, which is the 4th best among 10 high schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Performance Based Preparatory Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is $14,010, which is the highest among 14 high schools in the St. Lucie School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Performance Based Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Performance Based Preparatory Academy 789th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Performance Based Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.84 453rd 484 6.4%
2005 19.47 406th 487 16.6%
2006 11.32 423rd 477 11.3%
2007 16.77 457th 563 18.8%
2008 15.38 467th 577 19.1%
2010 14.45 519th 620 16.3%
2011 3.97 610th 622 1.9%
2013 4.02 593rd 648 8.5%
2014 3.19 653rd 687 4.9%
2016 4.85 631st 693 8.9%
2017 5.85 634th 714 11.2%
2018 5.77 623rd 716 13.0%
2019 5.77 645th 734 12.1%
2021 2.89 708th 746 5.1%
2022 3.17 721st 774 6.8%
2023 3.58 738th 792 6.8%
2024 2.05 789th 807 2.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Performance Based Preparatory Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 99 29 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1994 106 33 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 96 37 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1996 96 37 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1997 100 33 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 90 32 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 88 32 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2000 112 31 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 110 49 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2002 110 35 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2003 110 35 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2004 103 29 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2005 80 26 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2006 79 38 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2007 78 37 0 21 0 n/a n/a 5 141
2008 57 42 0 12 1 n/a n/a 1 113
2009 49 35 0 17 0 n/a n/a 3 104
2010 37 45 0 19 1 n/a n/a 5 107
2011 39 65 1 27 2 2 1 0 137
2012 64 115 1 35 0 1 8 0 224
2013 64 108 1 41 1 2 8 0 225
2014 48 92 0 29 0 1 4 0 174
2015 39 121 0 26 1 0 5 0 192
2016 48 125 1 40 0 0 6 0 220
2017 23 62 0 25 0 0 4 0 114
2018 27 42 1 33 2 0 2 0 107
2019 38 54 0 43 0 1 5 0 141
2020 31 57 0 45 0 0 7 0 140
2021 39 45 1 40 0 0 5 0 130
2022 26 43 0 32 0 0 6 0 107
2023 32 52 0 46 1 0 8 0 139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 131 0.0 0.0 24.4
1994 146 0.0 0.0 19.9
1995 139 4.0 34.8 15.1
1996 139 4.0 34.8 15.1
1997 137 4.0 34.3 27.7
1998 130 4.0 32.5 27.7
1999 127 4.0 31.8 23.6
2000 151 7.0 21.6 27.8
2001 167 6.0 27.8 25.1
2002 161 6.0 26.8 23
2003 161 6.0 26.8 23
2004 151 6.0 25.2 21.2
2005 123 6.0 20.5 26
2006 137 6.0 22.8 28.5
2007 141 5.0 28.2 34.6
2008 113 6.0 18.8 49.1
2009 104 7.2 17.3 53.5
2010 107 6.0 17.8 57.8
2011 137 5.0 27.4 73
2012 224 5.0 44.8 58.9
2013 225 15.0 15.0 52.4
2014 174 14.0 12.4 59.2
2015 192 5.0 38.4 63.5
2016 220 7.0 31.4 71.4
2017 114 7.0 16.2 64.9
2018 107 7.0 15.2 59.8
2019 141 6.0 23.5 56.7
2020 140 7.0 20.0 50
2021 130 7.0 18.5 61.5
2022 107 8.0 13.3 59.8
2023 139 9.0 15.4 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 131 0.0 0.0 24.4
1994 146 0.0 0.0 19.9
1995 139 4.0 34.8 15.1
1996 139 4.0 34.8 15.1
1997 137 4.0 34.3 27.7
1998 130 4.0 32.5 27.7
1999 127 4.0 31.8 23.6
2000 151 7.0 21.6 27.8
2001 167 6.0 27.8 25.1
2002 161 6.0 26.8 23
2003 161 6.0 26.8 23
2004 151 6.0 25.2 21.2
2005 123 6.0 20.5 26
2006 137 6.0 22.8 28.5
2007 141 5.0 28.2 34.6
2008 113 6.0 18.8 49.1
2009 104 7.2 17.3 53.5
2010 107 6.0 17.8 57.8
2011 137 5.0 27.4 73
2012 224 5.0 44.8 58.9
2013 225 15.0 15.0 52.4
2014 174 14.0 12.4 59.2
2015 192 5.0 38.4 63.5
2016 220 7.0 31.4 71.4
2017 114 7.0 16.2 64.9
2018 107 7.0 15.2 59.8
2019 141 6.0 23.5 56.7
2020 140 7.0 20.0 50
2021 130 7.0 18.5 61.5
2022 107 8.0 13.3 59.8
2023 139 9.0 15.4 75.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $388 (4.4%) $8,441 (95.6%) $8,829
2020 $444 (3.8%) $11,160 (96.2%) $11,605
2023 $1,917 (13.7%) $12,093 (86.3%) $14,010

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Performance Based Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 645th of 734 High schoolsRanks 738th of 792 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Performance Based Preparatory Academy)246
 18%
   End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie)7158
 13%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6761
 6%
End of Course US History (Performance Based Preparatory Academy)3518
 17%
   End of Course US History (St. Lucie)6959
 10%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Performance Based Preparatory Academy)74
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie)5539
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students141139
 1.4%
African American5452
 3.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic4346
 7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3832
 15.8%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%75.5%
 18.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Performance Based Preparatory Academy.

Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Florida high schools.

Students at Performance Based Preparatory Academy are 37% African American, 33% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% Two or more races.


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