- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Pierce, FL
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Performance Based Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120177001079
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Performance Based Preparatory Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 21
- public schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Performance Based Preparatory Academy held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120177001079 · Fort Pierce, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
87 enr · 9.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Performance Based Preparatory Academy held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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
- 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
- This school 87
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
87 students
What this shows Performance Based Preparatory Academy reports 87 students on the CCD universe file.
How Performance Based Preparatory Academy compares
Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 87 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 36.8%
White 16.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Performance Based Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Performance Based Preparatory Academy 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 |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Performance Based Preparatory Academy'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
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~87 students)
Frequently asked questions about Performance Based Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has 87 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is 9.7:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
74.1% of students at Performance Based Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Performance Based Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Performance Based Preparatory Academy?
Performance Based Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Performance Based Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Performance Based Preparatory Academy ranks #3 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 Performance Based Preparatory Academy, 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.