St. Lucie West Centennial High

Q: Is St. Lucie West Centennial High a good school?

St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks 417 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. Lucie West Centennial High is a public high school serving 2,766 students in grades 9-12 in Port St. Lucie, Florida, which is part of the St. Lucie School District.

St. Lucie West Centennial High has a diverse student population, with 30.73% White, 28.92% African American, and 33.98% Hispanic students. The school has maintained strong graduation rates, ranging from 96.3% to 98.8% over the past few years, outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 27.2% in 2019-2020 to 52.6% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that needs to be addressed. In terms of academic performance, the school's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are lower than the district and state averages, with only 15% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 compared to 41% in the district and 55% statewide.

When comparing St. Lucie West Centennial High to nearby schools, some interesting findings emerge. Tradition Preparatory High School, a public charter school, outperforms St. Lucie West Centennial High in several academic areas, including higher proficiency rates in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. Additionally, Jensen Beach High School, located in the neighboring Martin County, has higher test scores and a higher four-year graduation rate than St. Lucie West Centennial High, despite serving a student population that is less racially diverse.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1485 SW Cashmere Blvd
Port St Lucie, FL 34986

(772) 344-4400

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
417^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,002

Feeder schools for St. Lucie West Centennial High:

Elementary:	Bayshore Elementary School
	Manatee Academy K-8
	Oak Hammock K-8 School
	St. Lucie West K-8 School
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	West Gate K-8 School
	Windmill Point Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.7

Number of students: 2,766

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.0%

White:

30.7%

African American:

28.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks worse than 51.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.46. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of St. Lucie West Centennial High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34%), White (30.7%), African American (28.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High is 24.7. 8 high schools in the St. Lucie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare St. Lucie West Centennial High employs 111.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Lucie West Centennial High is $9,002, which is the 6^th highest among 10 high schools in the St. Lucie School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Lucie West Centennial High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie West Centennial High 417^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	48.27	275^th	484	43.2%
2005	45.83	296^th	487	39.2%
2006	41.02	305^th	477	36.1%
2007	48.86	300^th	563	46.7%
2008	47.33	328^th	577	43.2%
2009	50.63	322^nd	587	45.1%
2010	51.67	336^th	620	45.8%
2011	50.44	339^th	622	45.5%
2012	36.59	346^th	606	42.9%
2013	38.52	389^th	648	40.0%
2014	42.88	383^rd	687	44.3%
2016	43.03	347^th	693	49.9%
2017	51.89	260^th	714	63.6%
2018	51.12	266^th	716	62.8%
2019	48.37	301^st	734	59.0%
2021	39.78	369^th	746	50.5%
2022	42.22	361^st	774	53.4%
2023	39.00	400^th	792	49.5%
2024	40.46	417^th	807	48.3%

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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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	865	245	11	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	1181
2000	1145	358	16	101	5	n/a	n/a	0	1625
2001	1082	355	20	120	5	n/a	n/a	0	1582
2002	1264	435	22	173	11	n/a	n/a	0	1905
2003	1264	435	22	173	11	n/a	n/a	0	1905
2004	1466	493	39	233	8	n/a	n/a	0	2239
2005	1576	511	43	284	7	n/a	n/a	0	2421
2006	1642	505	48	317	8	n/a	n/a	0	2520
2007	1462	512	59	433	5	n/a	n/a	74	2545
2008	1322	535	60	478	8	n/a	n/a	89	2492
2009	1231	562	62	527	7	n/a	n/a	102	2491
2010	1197	564	52	536	8	n/a	n/a	130	2487
2011	1190	560	46	610	12	4	97	0	2519
2012	1177	528	46	617	13	4	92	0	2477
2013	1231	550	49	650	11	4	84	0	2579
2014	1193	531	44	646	9	5	74	0	2502
2015	1138	546	42	683	6	5	82	0	2502
2016	1092	587	42	710	6	6	84	0	2527
2017	994	587	45	726	4	8	89	0	2453
2018	988	621	44	796	2	7	93	0	2551
2019	963	625	43	782	5	8	83	0	2509
2020	979	651	42	848	8	9	88	0	2625
2021	907	680	29	857	6	6	90	0	2575
2022	897	728	34	900	7	8	121	0	2695
2023	850	800	40	940	2	11	123	0	2766

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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1181	53.0	22.3	34.7
2000	1625	82.0	19.8	31.3
2001	1582	86.0	18.4	33.3
2002	1905	89.0	21.4	31.7
2003	1905	89.0	21.4	31.7
2004	2239	102.0	22.0	33.1
2005	2421	111.0	21.8	28
2006	2520	122.0	20.7	35.4
2007	2545	126.0	20.2	36.6
2008	2492	128.0	19.5	40.5
2009	2491	151.4	19.6	44.9
2010	2487	126.0	19.7	47.4
2011	2519	128.0	19.6	46.2
2012	2477	131.0	18.9	50.5
2013	2579	126.0	20.4	48.3
2014	2502	123.0	20.3	56.2
2015	2502	125.0	20.0	54
2016	2527	129.0	19.5	63.6
2017	2453	117.0	20.9	59.8
2018	2551	122.0	20.9	55.6
2019	2509	117.7	21.3	51.7
2020	2625	116.7	22.4	51.2
2021	2575	112.8	22.8	55.3
2022	2695	112.5	23.9	48.5
2023	2766	111.8	24.7	59.1

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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	1181	53.0	22.3	34.7
2000	1625	82.0	19.8	31.3
2001	1582	86.0	18.4	33.3
2002	1905	89.0	21.4	31.7
2003	1905	89.0	21.4	31.7
2004	2239	102.0	22.0	33.1
2005	2421	111.0	21.8	28
2006	2520	122.0	20.7	35.4
2007	2545	126.0	20.2	36.6
2008	2492	128.0	19.5	40.5
2009	2491	151.4	19.6	44.9
2010	2487	126.0	19.7	47.4
2011	2519	128.0	19.6	46.2
2012	2477	131.0	18.9	50.5
2013	2579	126.0	20.4	48.3
2014	2502	123.0	20.3	56.2
2015	2502	125.0	20.0	54
2016	2527	129.0	19.5	63.6
2017	2453	117.0	20.9	59.8
2018	2551	122.0	20.9	55.6
2019	2509	117.7	21.3	51.7
2020	2625	116.7	22.4	51.2
2021	2575	112.8	22.8	55.3
2022	2695	112.5	23.9	48.5
2023	2766	111.8	24.7	59.1

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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$682 (9.3%)	$6,684 (90.7%)	$7,366
2019	$456 (6.4%)	$6,674 (93.6%)	$7,130
2020	$506 (6.6%)	$7,157 (93.4%)	$7,663
2021	$829 (9.8%)	$7,627 (90.2%)	$8,455
2022	$987 (11.5%)	$7,573 (88.5%)	$8,561
2023	$1,194 (13.3%)	$7,807 (86.7%)	$9,002

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Lucie West Centennial High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 301^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 400^th of 792 High schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	58	47	11%
9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	48	46	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	46	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	72	67	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie)	71	61	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	73	61	12%
End of Course US History (St. Lucie)	69	59	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	24	17	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)	51	49	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie West Centennial High)	49	34	15%
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	2509	2766	10.2%
African American	625	800	28%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	43	40	7%
Hispanic	782	940	20.2%
Pacific Islander	8	11	37.5%
White	963	850	11.7%
Two or More Races	83	123	48.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.7%	59.1%	7.5%

Schools Near St. Lucie West Centennial High

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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
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
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)
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
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	263	5	52.6	56.7%	104 (39.5%)	68 (25.9%)	78 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	15.4	659^th of 807 public high schools	18.3%		7.3	679^th of 792 public high schools	14.3%	20					30.0					17.0			36.0		$5,820	$58	$5,763
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	3,066	111	27.5	59.7%	759 (24.8%)	1,016 (33.1%)	1,107 (36.1%)	54 (1.8%)	1 (0.0%)	6 (0.2%)	123 (4.0%)	40.5	416^th of 807 public high schools	48.5%		41.8	373^rd of 792 public high schools	52.9%	43				50.0	51.0					16.0	33.0	64.0	67.0		$8,637	$1,085	$7,553
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
Tradition Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	800 Corporate Drive	Fort Lauderdale	33334	Broward County	St. Lucie	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 236-7034	726	36	20.1	49.7%	234 (32.2%)	173 (23.8%)	278 (38.3%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	38.9	430^th of 807 public high schools	46.7%		43.9	350^th of 792 public high schools	55.8%	80				55.0	42.0					30.0	56.0	53.0	63.0		$8,965	$379	$8,586
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)
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	1,748	77	22.8	66.7%	595 (34.0%)	450 (25.7%)	568 (32.5%)	25 (1.4%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	100 (5.7%)	34	489^th of 807 public high schools	39.4%		33.2	470^th of 792 public high schools	40.7%	19				46.0	48.0					16.0	25.0	66.0	57.0		$9,759	$1,404	$8,357
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

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Lucie West Centennial High

What schools feed into St. Lucie West Centennial High?

St. Lucie West Centennial High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayshore Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Academy K-8
Elementary : Oak Hammock K-8 School
Elementary : St. Lucie West K-8 School
Elementary : West Gate K-8 School
Elementary : Windmill Point Elementary School

Is St. Lucie West Centennial High a good school?

St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks 417^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is St. Lucie West Centennial High in?

St. Lucie

How many students attend St. Lucie West Centennial High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,766 students attended St. Lucie West Centennial High.

What is the racial makeup of St. Lucie West Centennial High?

Students at St. Lucie West Centennial High are 34% Hispanic, 31% White, 29% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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