For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,097 students in 34947, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 34947, FL are Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet and Performance Based Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 34947 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 34947, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 34947 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34947, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
34947, Florida 51爆料s (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
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
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 34947, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 34947, FL include Fort Pierce Westwood Academy The W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet and Performance Based Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 34947?
2 public high schools are located in 34947.
What is the racial composition of students in 34947?
34947 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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