How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dale Cassens Education Complex | St. Lucie Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Pierce, FL | Fort Pierce, FL |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 218 | 56 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 16.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dale Cassens Education Complex | St. Lucie Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,177 | $12,177 |
| District | St. Lucie Public Schools | St. Lucie Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dale Cassens Education Complex | St. Lucie Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 37.5% |
| African American | 57.3% | 46.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dale Cassens Education Complex | St. Lucie Detention Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 59:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 25.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.