Serving 1,956 students in grades 9-12, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet 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 proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,956 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet's student population of 1,956 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,956 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3454 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet's ranking?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is ranked #3454 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet often compared to?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Pierce Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
The graduation rate of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
1,956 students attend Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet offer ?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet part of?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is part of St. Lucie School District.
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