- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port St Lucie, FL
St. Lucie West Centennial High
Federal NCES profile for St. Lucie West Centennial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120177003503
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Lucie West Centennial High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Port St Lucie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Lucie West Centennial High has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Port St Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177003503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
St. Lucie West Centennial High held near 2,702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.9 → 112.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 120177003503 · Port St Lucie, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,914 enr · 26.3:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
St. Lucie West Centennial High held near 2,702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.9 → 112.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Lucie West Centennial High 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
- This school
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 St. Lucie West Centennial High reports 2,914 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Lucie West Centennial High compares
St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,914 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,914
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% 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
Counselors9.9 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 33.7%
White 25.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, St. Lucie West Centennial High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 St. Lucie West Centennial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High'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
- 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 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 (~2,914 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Lucie West Centennial High
How many students attend St. Lucie West Centennial High?
St. Lucie West Centennial High has 2,914 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port St Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,766 (2022-23) → 2,702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West Centennial High is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Lucie West Centennial High?
53.1% of students at St. Lucie West Centennial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Lucie West Centennial High?
The largest demographic group at St. Lucie West Centennial High is Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment, in Port St Lucie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Lucie West Centennial High?
St. Lucie West Centennial High 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 St. Lucie West Centennial High rank among high schools in Port St Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Lucie West Centennial High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Port St Lucie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Port St Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides St. Lucie West Centennial High, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 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.