Fort Pierce Central High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Fort Pierce Central High School

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Bottom 50%

Serving 3,187 students in grades 9-12, Fort Pierce Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
: Bottom 50%
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 48% (Btm 50%)
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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Fort Pierce Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Fort Pierce Central High School's student population of 3,187 students has grown by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

3,187 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Fort Pierce Central High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Fort Pierce Central High School by grade.

School Calendar

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Fort Pierce Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Fort Pierce Central High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (FL)

#2745 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort Pierce Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

24%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

48%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

55%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

27:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fort Pierce Central High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

40%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

29%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

25%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort Pierce Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Pierce Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

94%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Fort Pierce Central High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

43%

47%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

St. Lucie School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Pierce Central High School's ranking?

Fort Pierce Central High School is ranked #2745 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Fort Pierce Central High School often compared to?

Fort Pierce Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Fort Pierce Central High School?

The graduation rate of Fort Pierce Central High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.

How many students attend Fort Pierce Central High School?

3,187 students attend Fort Pierce Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Fort Pierce Central High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Pierce Central High School?

Fort Pierce Central High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Fort Pierce Central High School offer ?

Fort Pierce Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Fort Pierce Central High School part of?

Fort Pierce Central High School is part of St. Lucie School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
: 94% (Top 30%)
: Bottom 50%
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 48% (Btm 50%)
: 55% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education