- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Pierce Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120177001933
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Pierce Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 16
- schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Pierce Central High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Pierce Central High School ranks #10 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Fort Pierce Central High School held near 3,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+96 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 116.9 → 119.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+96 students YoY 120177001933 · Fort Pierce, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,178 enr · 27.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students)
Fort Pierce Central High School held near 3,187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+96 headcount). Teacher FTE added 116.9 → 119.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Pierce Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- Oak Hammock K-
Oak Hammock K-8 School
1,727 students
What this shows Fort Pierce Central High School reports 3,178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Pierce Central High School compares
Fort Pierce Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,178 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,178
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
420
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 30.9%
White 23.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Fort Pierce Central High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Pierce Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hammock K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Pierce Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Pierce Central High School
How many students attend Fort Pierce Central High School?
Fort Pierce Central High School has 3,178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,091 (2022-23) → 3,187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+96).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Central High School is 27.4:1, which is 54% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Pierce Central High School?
56.1% of students at Fort Pierce Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Pierce Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Pierce Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Pierce Central High School?
Fort Pierce Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Pierce Central High School rank among schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Pierce Central High School ranks #10 of 16 schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Fort Pierce Central High School, St. Lucie also operates Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students), and Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet (1,956 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.