Enrollment
1,956
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 120177002104
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet — Fort Pierce, FL
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 34/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 18.3:1 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet reports 1,956 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 80.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the Florida average and 39% above the national baseline. The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Lucie spends $11,649 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.9% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
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
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
25.1:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,649
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,956 Top 95% in Florida — larger than 5% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 80.0
Students per teacher 25.1:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.0% +38% vs state
NCES ID 120177002104
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 233
Out-of-school suspensions 279
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Lucie, which includes Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet.
$11,649
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 25.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT PIERCE, FL.
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 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.