Port St. Lucie High School is a high school in the U.S. city of Port St. Lucie, Florida. It is located in the southeast area of St. Lucie County.
Serving 1,811 students in grades 9-12, Port St. Lucie 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 proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Port St. Lucie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Port St. Lucie High School's student population of 1,811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
The Pride of Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School 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 Port St. Lucie High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#3126 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Port St. Lucie High School's ranking?
Port St. Lucie High School is ranked #3126 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Port St. Lucie High School often compared to?
Port St. Lucie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treasure Coast High School, St. Lucie West Centennial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port St. Lucie High School?
The graduation rate of Port St. Lucie High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port St. Lucie High School?
1,811 students attend Port St. Lucie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Port St. Lucie High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port St. Lucie High School?
Port St. Lucie High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port St. Lucie High School offer ?
Port St. Lucie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port St. Lucie High School part of?
Port St. Lucie High School is part of St. Lucie School District.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025This school suffers as a D school because of its total lack of effective leadership. Quality teachers are forced out in favor of manipulating standardized test scores. Teachers are told to not give a grade below 50 and then given poor evaluations (punished) if they do not give out enough A's. Students and parents alike have learned to manipulate this system to receive grades they did not earn.5 10/10/2025Amazing school, not to clean but really good for students.2 10/10/2025kids spend more time in ISS than in classroom. waste of taxpayer money.Review Port St. Lucie High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school suffers as a D school because of its total lack of effective leadership. Quality teachers are forced out in favor of manipulating standardized test scores. Teachers are told to not give a grade below 50 and then given poor evaluations (punished) if they do not give out enough A's. Students and parents alike have learned to manipulate this system to receive grades they did not earn.
Amazing school, not to clean but really good for students.
kids spend more time in ISS than in classroom. waste of taxpayer money.
Review Port St. Lucie High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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