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:
789^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,010

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.4%

Hispanic:

33.1%

White:

23.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.05. (See more...)

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.

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

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...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 15.4, which is the 4^th best among 10 high schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Performance Based Preparatory Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 789^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Performance Based Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47^th 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
2004	4.84	453^rd	484	6.4%
2005	19.47	406^th	487	16.6%
2006	11.32	423^rd	477	11.3%
2007	16.77	457^th	563	18.8%
2008	15.38	467^th	577	19.1%
2010	14.45	519^th	620	16.3%
2011	3.97	610^th	622	1.9%
2013	4.02	593^rd	648	8.5%
2014	3.19	653^rd	687	4.9%
2016	4.85	631^st	693	8.9%
2017	5.85	634^th	714	11.2%
2018	5.77	623^rd	716	13.0%
2019	5.77	645^th	734	12.1%
2021	2.89	708^th	746	5.1%
2022	3.17	721^st	774	6.8%
2023	3.58	738^th	792	6.8%
2024	2.05	789^th	807	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Performance Based Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 645^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 738^th 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)	24	6	18%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie)	71	58	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	61	6%
End of Course US History (Performance Based Preparatory Academy)	35	18	17%
End of Course US History (St. Lucie)	69	59	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Performance Based Preparatory Academy)	7	4	3%
End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie)	55	39	16%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	139	1.4%
African American	54	52	3.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	43	46	7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	38	32	15.8%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	75.5%	18.8%

Schools Near Performance Based Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
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	139	9	15.4	75.5%	32 (23.0%)	52 (37.4%)	46 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)	2	789^th of 807 public high schools	2.2%		3.6	738^th of 792 public high schools	6.8%	51											0.0	15.0	15.0		$14,010	$1,917	$12,093
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	1,594	71	22.3	57.3%	424 (26.6%)	609 (38.2%)	432 (27.1%)	67 (4.2%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	56 (3.5%)	64.5	176^th of 807 public high schools	78.2%		60.6	195^th of 792 public high schools	75.4%	19	56.0	53.0	60.0	73.0	73.0	32.0	17.0	57.0	58.0	56.0	57.0	84.0	90.0	66.0	$9,673	$985	$8,688
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	31	4	7.7	32.3%	10 (32.3%)	8 (25.8%)	9 (29.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.9%)								(n/a)
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	2,010	81	24.8	75.2%	332 (16.5%)	990 (49.3%)	610 (30.3%)	15 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (3.0%)	22	626^th of 807 public high schools	22.4%		17.1	625^th of 792 public high schools	21.1%	1				39.0	37.0					14.0	21.0	52.0	46.0		$9,132	$1,354	$7,778
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	3,091	117	26.4	61.8%	805 (26.0%)	840 (27.2%)	1,260 (40.8%)	50 (1.6%)	9 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	125 (4.0%)	36.9	453^rd of 807 public high schools	43.9%		37.5	418^th of 792 public high schools	47.2%	35				50.0	47.0					18.0	20.0	65.0	66.0		$8,203	$1,103	$7,099
Data House	Public	6-12	4590 Selvitz Rd	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 467-4020	10	1	10.0	30.0%	5 (50.0%)	4 (40.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	1,360	41	32.9	48.9%	491 (36.1%)	316 (23.2%)	473 (34.8%)	19 (1.4%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	52 (3.8%)	73	116^th of 807 public high schools	85.6%		72.4	115^th of 792 public high schools	85.5%	1	52.0	67.0	62.0	69.0	70.0	46.0	61.0	58.0	54.0	74.0	68.0	79.0	78.0	76.0	$7,506	$270	$7,235
Mosaic Digital Academy (St. Lucie Virtual Franchise) Pt	Public, Virtual	6-12	12051 NW Copper Creek Dr	Port Saint Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	Yes	No	(772) 429-5504	283	16	17.6	14.5%	108 (38.2%)	62 (21.9%)	84 (29.7%)	7 (2.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)								(n/a)															$12,973	$2,266	$10,707
St Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy	Public	6-12	9461 Brandywine Ln	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 462-3450	28	3	9.3	17.9%	1 (3.6%)	21 (75.0%)	4 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(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	2,766	112	24.7	59.1%	850 (30.7%)	800 (28.9%)	940 (34.0%)	40 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.4%)	123 (4.4%)	40.5	417^th of 807 public high schools	48.3%		39	400^th of 792 public high schools	49.5%	17				49.0	54.0					15.0	30.0	68.0	63.0		$9,002	$1,194	$7,807

Frequently Asked Questions about Performance Based Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?

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

How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?

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

Is Performance Based Preparatory Academy a good school?

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

What district is Performance Based Preparatory Academy in?

St. Lucie

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