by Kerry Padrick | Dec 23, 2018 | District News
For the second year, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) boasts a graduation rate above 90 percent with 1.7 percent growth this year landing the District at 91.8 percent – well above the State average. All comprehensive high schools in the District scored at or above 91.7 percent with an overall average of 96.5 percent. “This is a monumental accomplishment. All demographic groups continue to perform at high levels as more and more students graduate each year. This is vital to support college and career opportunities for our students and will continue to aid economic development in our community,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.
According to a report released today by the Florida Department of Education, the District’s comprehensive high schools saw an overall increase of two percent with Port St. Lucie High School achieving a seven-percent hike. Two high schools laid claim to graduation rates that exceeded 98 percent (Lincoln Park Academy, 99.5, and Treasure Coast High School, 98.1). St. Lucie West Centennial High School, 97.6; Fort Pierce Central High School, 95.5; Port St. Lucie High School, 96.8; and Fort Pierce Westwood High School, 91.7, far surpassed the State graduation average of 86.1.
Out of 67 Florida districts, SLPS ranks fourth for economically disadvantaged students, fifth for Hispanic students, sixth for ELL students, eighth for ESE students, tenth for Black students, and thirteenth for White students. Supporting all students in their achievement of graduation goals is the mission of SLPS. “Our teachers and administrators are dedicated and focused. They are committed to helping all students achieve their personal best — their persistence is paying off,” said Gent.
Comprehensive High Schools – Graduation Rate Details
| School |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
| Fort Pierce Central High School |
95.5% |
95.5% |
0% |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
89.8% |
91.7% |
1.9% |
| Lincoln Park Academy |
99.6% |
99.5% |
-0.1% |
| Port St. Lucie High School |
89.8% |
96.8% |
7.0% |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School |
93.2% |
97.6% |
4.4% |
| Treasure Coast High School |
97.3% |
98.1% |
0.8% |
| DISTRICT TOTAL |
90.1% |
91.8% |
1.7% |
| School |
White |
Black |
Hispanic |
| |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
| Fort Pierce Central High School |
97.1% |
96.3% |
-0.8% |
96.2% |
93.7% |
-2.5% |
92.2% |
96.3% |
4.1% |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
92.3% |
95.9% |
3.6% |
91.1% |
90.9% |
-0.2% |
84.9% |
89.4% |
4.5% |
| Lincoln Park Academy |
99.1% |
99.0% |
-0.1% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
0.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
0.0% |
| Port St. Lucie High School |
89.3% |
98.8% |
9.4% |
88.0% |
95.7% |
7.7% |
91.0% |
95.6% |
4.6% |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School |
93.9% |
98.2% |
4.3% |
92.7% |
97.8% |
5.1% |
92.7% |
97.1% |
4.4% |
| Treasure Coast High School |
97.8% |
97.6% |
-0.2% |
96.1% |
98.2% |
2.1% |
97.4% |
98.1% |
0.6% |
| St Lucie School District |
91.5% |
92.4% |
0.9% |
88.1% |
90.1% |
2.0% |
89.6% |
92.5% |
2.9% |
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 91.8 percent. As a B rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.
by Kerry Padrick | Dec 23, 2018 | Press Releases
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – For the second year, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) boasts a graduation rate above 90 percent with 1.7 percent growth this year landing the District at 91.8 percent – well above the State average. All comprehensive high schools in the District scored at or above 91.7 percent with an overall average of 96.5 percent. “This is a monumental accomplishment. All demographic groups continue to perform at high levels as more and more students graduate each year. This is vital to support college and career opportunities for our students and will continue to aid economic development in our community,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.
According to a report released today by the Florida Department of Education, the District’s comprehensive high schools saw an overall increase of two percent with Port St. Lucie High School achieving a seven-percent hike. Two high schools laid claim to graduation rates that exceeded 98 percent (Lincoln Park Academy, 99.5, and Treasure Coast High School, 98.1). St. Lucie West Centennial High School, 97.6; Fort Pierce Central High School, 95.5; Port St. Lucie High School, 96.8; and Fort Pierce Westwood High School, 91.7, far surpassed the State graduation average of 86.1.
Out of 67 Florida districts, SLPS ranks fourth for economically disadvantaged students, fifth for Hispanic students, sixth for ELL students, eighth for ESE students, tenth for Black students, and thirteenth for White students. Supporting all students in their achievement of graduation goals is the mission of SLPS. “Our teachers and administrators are dedicated and focused. They are committed to helping all students achieve their personal best — their persistence is paying off,” said Gent.
Comprehensive High Schools – Graduation Rate Details
| School |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
| Fort Pierce Central High School |
95.5% |
95.5% |
0% |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
89.8% |
91.7% |
1.9% |
| Lincoln Park Academy |
99.6% |
99.5% |
-0.1% |
| Port St. Lucie High School |
89.8% |
96.8% |
7.0% |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School |
93.2% |
97.6% |
4.4% |
| Treasure Coast High School |
97.3% |
98.1% |
0.8% |
| DISTRICT TOTAL |
90.1% |
91.8% |
1.7% |
| School |
White |
Black |
Hispanic |
| |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
2016-2017 |
2017-2018 |
Increase |
| Fort Pierce Central High School |
97.1% |
96.3% |
-0.8% |
96.2% |
93.7% |
-2.5% |
92.2% |
96.3% |
4.1% |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
92.3% |
95.9% |
3.6% |
91.1% |
90.9% |
-0.2% |
84.9% |
89.4% |
4.5% |
| Lincoln Park Academy |
99.1% |
99.0% |
-0.1% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
0.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
0.0% |
| Port St. Lucie High School |
89.3% |
98.8% |
9.4% |
88.0% |
95.7% |
7.7% |
91.0% |
95.6% |
4.6% |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High School |
93.9% |
98.2% |
4.3% |
92.7% |
97.8% |
5.1% |
92.7% |
97.1% |
4.4% |
| Treasure Coast High School |
97.8% |
97.6% |
-0.2% |
96.1% |
98.2% |
2.1% |
97.4% |
98.1% |
0.6% |
| St Lucie School District |
91.5% |
92.4% |
0.9% |
88.1% |
90.1% |
2.0% |
89.6% |
92.5% |
2.9% |
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 91.8 percent. As a B rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.
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by Kerry Padrick | Dec 23, 2018 | District News
LEGACY OF JUSTICE PEACE & EQUALITY
JANUARY 11 – 19, 2019
“WEEK OF KINDNESS”
TREASURE COAST CHAPTER OF CHARMETTES, INC.
LUVENIA H. MORGAN / (772) 577-0060
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
“OPENING RECEPTION”
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE, KOBLEGARD STUDENT UNION
3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. MELISSA NEWTON / (772) 334-0738
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019
“YOUTH SYMPOSIUM”
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY AUDITORIUM
1806 AVENUE I, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
DR. TAMIA McEWEN / (832) 309-5662
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019
“MLK SPELLING BEE”
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY AUDITORIUM
1806 AVENUE I, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.
KATHERINE CHRISTOPHER / (772) 242-3298
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019
“MLK ADULT SPELLING BEE”
LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY AUDITORIUM
1806 AVENUE I, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
LINCOLN PARK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CALETA SCOTT / CALETASCOTT@GMAIL.COM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019
“MLK INTERFAITH SERVICE”
RESURRECTION LIFE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 405 IXORIA AVE FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
LINCOLN PARK COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, INC. REV. DR. KENNY MILLS / (772) 370-5420
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019
“CANDLELIGHT UNITY MARCH”
HISTORICAL LINCOLN THEATER
AVENUE D CORRIDOR
TIME: 6:00-6:45 P.M.
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
SIMMIE BURNS / (772) 971-5898
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019
“MLK NAACP CEREMONY”
MT. OLIVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 800 AVENUE C, FORT PIERCE FL 34950
TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
SLC BRANCH OF NAACP
BETTY BARNES / (772) 528-2774
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
“AWARDS BREAKFAST”
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
TREASURE COAST PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING COMPLEX
4600 KIRBY LOOP ROAD, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC.
GLORIA JOHNSON-SCOTT / (772) 332-7193
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019
“DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WREATH LAYING CEREMONY”
DREAMLAND PARK SOUTH 25TH ST. AND
ATLANTIC AVENUE
TIME: 1:00 PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
REGINALD FLOYD / (772) 971-2396
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019
“GRAND PARADE”
AVENUE I AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. LINEUP AT 9:00 A.M. PARADE AT 10:00 A.M.
MLK COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE
CHERYL McCRARY / (772) 985-7012
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019
“FESTIVAL IN THE PARK”
LAWNWOOD STADIUM
1302 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE
TIME: 12:00 NOON – 5:00 P.M.
MLK COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE
LASHONDA HENDERSON / (772) 242-3298 TWONNETT BRUNSON // (772) 579-6162
MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019
HEALTH FAIR @ FESTIVAL IN THE PARK
LAWNWOOD STADIUM
TIME: 12:00 NOON – 5:00 P.M.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT HEALTH IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY ARLEASE HALL // (772) 370-1391
DAWN JONES /(772) 201-3357
For More Information: Contact: Dr. Danny M. Hoey, Jr., at (832) 589-8862 or mlkofslc@gmail.com
by Kerry Padrick | Dec 23, 2018 | District News
VPK registration is just around the corner. Spread the word to your family and friends.
FULL DAY PROGRAM WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS
TRANSPORTATION, BREAKFAST & LUNCH AVAILABLE (Some restrictions may apply.)
**You must reside in the zone for which you apply**
Schools in the Blue Zone: Parkway Elementary, Savanna Ridge Elementary, Mariposa Elementary, Northport K8, and Village Green Environmental Studies School
Schools in the Green Zone: Chester A. Moore Elementary, Lakewood Park Elementary, Lawnwood Elementary, St. Lucie Elementary, Weatherbee Elementary, and White City Elementary
Schools in the Red Zone: Allapattah Flats K8, Bayshore Elementary, and Windmill Point Elementary
For additional information, please contact SLPS Early Childhood Office (772) 340-4802
by Kerry Padrick | Dec 21, 2018 | Press Releases
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools announces its intent to participate in the Afterschool Meals Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. The Afterschool Meals Program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks and/or meals to children in participating afterschool programs. Snacks and/or meals will be available at no separate charge to children attending the site listed below, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Site: Dale Cassens Education Complex
1905 S 11th Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
About USDA
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 91.8 percent. As a B rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.
