How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX | PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT PIERCE, FL | PORT ST LUCIE, FL |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 218 | 1,793 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.0% | 59.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX | PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 29.1% |
| African American | 57.3% | 30.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% | 32.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX | PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 54.5:1 | 199.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 100.0% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 126 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.