Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks 116 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Somerset College Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, with a student population of 1,360. The school is part of the St. Lucie School District, which is ranked 47 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset College Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the St. Lucie district and the state of Florida in academic test scores, with 74% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 41% for the district and 55% for the state. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.4% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's student population is racially diverse, with a mix of White (36.1%), African American (23.24%), and Hispanic (34.78%) students. Somerset College Preparatory Academy has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Florida, with a ranking between 95 and 157 out of over 700 high schools in the state over the past decade, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Somerset College Preparatory Academy has maintained high academic performance, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.6% in 2018-2019 to 19.8% in 2022-2023. When compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Treasure Coast High School and Port St. Lucie High School, Somerset College Preparatory Academy stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (48.9% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

725 NW California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

(772) 343-7028

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
116^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,506

Student/teacher ratio: 32.9

Number of students: 1,360

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.1%

Hispanic:

34.8%

African American:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks better than 66.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Lucie School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Somerset College 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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.1%), Hispanic (34.8%), African American (23.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 32.9. 12 high schools in the St. Lucie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Somerset College Preparatory Academy employs 41.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset College Preparatory Academy is $7,506. 9 high schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset College Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset College Preparatory Academy 402^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Somerset College Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset College Preparatory Academy 116^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Somerset College 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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	61.78	387^th	1099	64.8%
2021	70.08	303^rd	1136	73.3%
2022	64.26	368^th	1148	67.9%
2023	70.51	319^th	1177	72.9%
2024	63.85	402^nd	1196	66.4%

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

Rank History for Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	67.13	157^th	687	77.1%
2016	65.35	140^th	693	79.8%
2017	69.65	115^th	714	83.9%
2018	73.28	100^th	716	86.0%
2019	72.82	95^th	734	87.1%
2021	71.51	110^th	746	85.3%
2022	75.19	96^th	774	87.6%
2023	72.38	115^th	792	85.5%
2024	72.96	116^th	807	85.6%

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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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	45	33	1	35	0	0	2	116
2014	98	50	4	57	0	1	4	214
2015	128	87	9	66	0	1	10	301
2016	140	76	8	75	2	1	11	313
2017	165	78	12	86	3	1	12	357
2018	306	141	16	186	6	1	29	685
2019	377	166	19	249	6	2	31	850
2020	438	191	20	302	6	2	33	992
2021	415	200	20	337	4	4	28	1008
2022	467	247	17	385	4	2	38	1160
2023	491	316	19	473	5	4	52	1360

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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	116	5.0	23.2	42.2
2014	214	8.0	26.7	42.5
2015	301	16.0	18.8	41.9
2016	313	16.0	19.5	46.3
2017	357	15.0	23.8	43.1
2018	685	28.0	24.4	47.4
2019	850	27.5	30.9	43.1
2020	992	30.1	32.8	43
2021	1008	30.6	32.9	42.9
2022	1160	36.1	32.1	40
2023	1360	41.3	32.9	48.9

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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	116	5.0	23.2	42.2
2014	214	8.0	26.7	42.5
2015	301	16.0	18.8	41.9
2016	313	16.0	19.5	46.3
2017	357	15.0	23.8	43.1
2018	685	28.0	24.4	47.4
2019	850	27.5	30.9	43.1
2020	992	30.1	32.8	43
2021	1008	30.6	32.9	42.9
2022	1160	36.1	32.1	40
2023	1360	41.3	32.9	48.9

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 Somerset College Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,141 (100.0%)	$6,141
2019	$315 (4.2%)	$7,157 (95.8%)	$7,471
2020	$39 (0.5%)	$7,105 (99.5%)	$7,144
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,611 (100.0%)	$7,611
2022	$509 (8.8%)	$5,286 (91.2%)	$5,795
2023	$270 (3.6%)	$7,235 (96.4%)	$7,506

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset College 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 387^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 319^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.1%
Ranks 95^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 115^th of 792 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	63	63
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	49	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	31	60	29%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	60	53	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	49	43	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	60	62	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	50	41	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	75	57	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	54	45	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	40	24	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	34	26	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	64	54	10%
8th Grade Science (St. Lucie)	48	41	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	76	75	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	70	65	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	46	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	94	78	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Lucie)	71	61	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	92	78	14%
End of Course US History (St. Lucie)	69	59	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	76	72	4%
End of Course Civics (St. Lucie)	68	61	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	57	79	22%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)	51	49	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Somerset College Preparatory Academy)	78	53	25%
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	850	1360	60%
African American	166	316	90.4%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	19	19
Hispanic	249	473	90%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	377	491	30.2%
Two or More Races	31	52	67.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	48.9%	5.8%

Schools Near Somerset College 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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset College Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Somerset College Preparatory Academy?

Students at Somerset College Preparatory Academy are 36% White, 35% Hispanic, 23% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Somerset College Preparatory Academy in?

St. Lucie

Is Somerset College Preparatory Academy a good school?

Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks 116^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Somerset College Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,360 students attended Somerset College Preparatory Academy.

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