For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,764 students in Fort Pierce, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL are Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Detention Center and Independence Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Pierce, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Pierce have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Fort Pierce, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Park Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Pierce, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1806 Avenue I
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Gr: 6-12 | 1,680 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
St. Lucie Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Bell Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Fort Pierce Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 3,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Ln
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Data House
Alternative School
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Fort Pierce, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Gr: 6-12
Dale Cassens Educational Complex (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Dale Cassens Educational Complex Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2102 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Gr: 2-5 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ewes-eckerd Leadership Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8500 Orange Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 56%
2202 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2202 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Gr: PK-9 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Positive Expectations Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
827 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL include Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Detention Center and Independence Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Pierce?
9 public high schools are located in Fort Pierce.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fort Pierce are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fort Pierce include: Data House vs. Dale Cassens Education Complex, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet vs. Fort Pierce Central High School, Fort Pierce Central High School vs. Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
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