Enrollment
1,956
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120177002104
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 21
- public schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet ranks #10 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177002104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet is a higher-need, large high school in Fort Pierce, Florida, enrolling 1,956 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 37% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,956 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 512 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,956 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students) and Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students) alongside Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet compares
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,956
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
White 15.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet.
$11,031
Per student
-1%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 35.5%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hammock K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
How many students attend Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet has 1,956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Pierce, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet is 24.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet?
72.0% of students at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet rank among public schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet ranks #10 of 21 public 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 public schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
Is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet a good school?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.
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