- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120177002104
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.9 → 86.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 120177002104 · Fort Pierce, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,956 enr · 24.4:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet held near 1,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.9 → 86.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
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
- This school
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 Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet reports 1,956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet compares
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 3,124
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,010 (2022-23) → 1,956 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.