Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Performance Based Preparatory Academy's student population of 87 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
38%
Black
37%
21%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
87 students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Performance Based Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Performance Based Preparatory Academy offer ?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Performance Based Preparatory Academy part of?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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