- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port St. Lucie, FL
Tradition Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Tradition Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120177008957Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tradition Preparatory High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port St. Lucie · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tradition Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tradition Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port St. Lucie, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177008957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+239 students YoY
Tradition Preparatory High School grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+32.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+239 students YoY 120177008957 · Port St. Lucie, FL High · MID · CHARTER
956 enr · 26.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Tradition Preparatory High School grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 965 in 2023-24 (+32.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tradition Preparatory High School 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 956
Tradition Preparatory High School
956 students
What this shows Tradition Preparatory High School reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tradition Preparatory High School compares
Tradition Preparatory High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 956 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 29.8%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Tradition Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Tradition Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tradition Preparatory High School'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 (~956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tradition Preparatory High School
How many students attend Tradition Preparatory High School?
Tradition Preparatory High School has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port St. Lucie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), up 239.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tradition Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tradition Preparatory High School is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tradition Preparatory High School?
41.6% of students at Tradition Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tradition Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Tradition Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% 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 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tradition Preparatory High School?
Tradition Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tradition Preparatory High School rank among public schools in Port St. Lucie?
By Resource Investment Index, Tradition Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 3 public 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 public schools in Port St. Lucie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Tradition Preparatory High School, 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.