For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 7,764 students in Fort Pierce, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL are Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Detention Center and Independence Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Pierce, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Pierce have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Fort Pierce, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Park Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fort Pierce, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1806 Avenue I
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5474
Grades: 6-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #22.
St. Lucie Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Bell Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
(772) 468-5194
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2902 S. Jenkins Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 837-9300
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Pierce Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 468-5888
Grades: 9-12
| 3,187 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Ln
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,956 students
Rank: #66.
Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3651 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 595-8880
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #77.
Dale Cassens Education Complex
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 S 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #88.
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5194
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Data House
Alternative School
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Fort Pierce, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Charter School Of Fort Pierce (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4300 Okeechobee Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 323-7047
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Dale Cassens Educational Complex (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Dale Cassens Educational Complex Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1905 South 11th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5190
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Delaware Avenue School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2909 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 468-5220
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3215 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 240-0355
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2102 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 429-6165
Grades: 2-5
| 18 students
Ewes-eckerd Leadership Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8500 Orange Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
2202 Avenue Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Grades: PK-2
| 335 students
2202 Ave Q
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 468-5277
Grades: PK-9
| 543 students
Positive Expectations Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
827 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772) 466-0051
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
St. Lucie County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
54204 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-392
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Secondary Alternative Education School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
R805 Panther Lane
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772) 429-1231
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Pierce, FL include Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Detention Center and Independence Classical Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Pierce?
9 public high schools are located in Fort Pierce.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Pierce?
Fort Pierce public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fort Pierce are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fort Pierce include: Data House vs. Dale Cassens Education Complex, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet vs. Fort Pierce Central High School, Fort Pierce Central High School vs. Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
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