St. Lucie West Centennial High

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:
417th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,002 Help


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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Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  2,766

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.0%
White:
30.7%
African American:
28.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks worse than 51.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th 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 40.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34%), White (30.7%), African American (28.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare St. Lucie West Centennial High employs 111.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Lucie West Centennial High is $9,002, which is the 6th 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 417th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High

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

St. Lucie West Centennial High Test Scores
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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 301st of 734 High schoolsRanks 400th 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)5847
 11%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5450
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie West Centennial High)4846
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5146
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie West Centennial High)7267
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie)7161
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (St. Lucie West Centennial High)7361
 12%
   End of Course US History (St. Lucie)6959
 10%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie West Centennial High)2417
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)5149
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie West Centennial High)4934
 15%
   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 Students25092766
 10.2%
African American625800
 28%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian4340
 7%
Hispanic782940
 20.2%
Pacific Islander811
 37.5%
White963850
 11.7%
Two or More Races83123
 48.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.7%59.1%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,766 students attended 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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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