Serving 1,959 students in grades 9-12, Fort Pierce Westwood 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 21% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,959 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet's student population of 1,959 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,959 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 0.64, 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
#3393 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
51%
21%
White
18%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet's ranking?
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is ranked #3393 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet often compared to?
Fort Pierce Westwood 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?
21% 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 The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
The graduation rate of Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
1,959 students attend Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet?
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet offer ?
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet part of?
Fort Pierce Westwood The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is part of St. Lucie School District.
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