Tradition Preparatory High School

Summary:

Tradition Preparatory High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, with a student population of 726 and is part of the St. Lucie School District, which is ranked 47 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tradition Preparatory has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (38.29%) and African American (23.83%) students. The school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 39.6% in 2021-2022 to 24.8% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Tradition Preparatory's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with the exception of Geometry and US History, where the school outperforms the district and state. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.43% in 2021-2022 to 49.72% in 2022-2023, and a decrease in spending per student, from $13,119 in 2021-2022 to $8,965 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Fort Pierce Central High School, Port St. Lucie High School, and Treasure Coast High School, Tradition Preparatory's performance is generally lower, with lower test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's strengths in Geometry and US History, as well as the decrease in chronic absenteeism, suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement and growth.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 800 Corporate Drive
       Fort Lauderdale, FL  33334


(772) 236-7034

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,965 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.3%
White:
32.2%
African American:
23.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tradition Preparatory High School ranks worse than 53.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th 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 38.87. (See more...)
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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 Tradition Preparatory High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.3%), White (32.2%), African American (23.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tradition Preparatory High School is 20.1, which is the 6th best among 10 high schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Tradition Preparatory High School employs 36 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tradition Preparatory High School is $8,965, which is the 7th highest among 10 high schools in the St. Lucie School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tradition Preparatory High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tradition Preparatory High School 430th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Tradition Preparatory High School 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 Tradition Preparatory High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.92 350th 792 55.8%
2024 38.87 430th 807 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a principal
Monday, January 3, 2022

Open Quote Unprofessional teaching staff and principal. Student discipline is not consistent and the lack of accountability goes from the top down. Teachers are burnt out and fear for their jobs. The facility is excellent yet students behave as middle schoolers even though they are in high school. Students cheat constantly by googling answers during and after class. They have a hard time getting students to put their phones away and keep them away. ipads for each student reinforces cheating online and the atmosphere is chaotic. Very sad and disappointing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tradition Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 133 87 6 151 1 1 14 0 393
2023 234 173 9 278 0 1 31 0 726

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 Tradition Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 393 27.0 14.5 24.4
2023 726 36.0 20.1 49.7

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 Tradition Preparatory High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 393 27.0 14.5 24.4
2023 726 36.0 20.1 49.7

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 Tradition Preparatory High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $647 (4.9%) $12,472 (95.1%) $13,119
2023 $379 (4.2%) $8,586 (95.8%) $8,965

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 726 students attended Tradition Preparatory High School.

Tradition Preparatory High School ranks 430th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tradition Preparatory High School are 38% Hispanic, 32% White, 24% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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