Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-12, St. Lucie Detention Center 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Lucie Detention Center's student population of 56 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Lucie Detention Center is 0.63, 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)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
46%
21%
White
38%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
79%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
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 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Lucie Detention Center?
The graduation rate of St. Lucie Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend St. Lucie Detention Center?
56 students attend St. Lucie Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of St. Lucie Detention Center students are Black, 38% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Lucie Detention Center?
St. Lucie Detention Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Lucie Detention Center offer ?
St. Lucie Detention Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Lucie Detention Center part of?
St. Lucie Detention Center is part of St. Lucie School District.
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