The Performance-Based Preparatory Academy in Fort Pierce uses a unique method based on the principle that each student is different and learns best through a personalized educational plan.
The school utilizes both in-person and online teaching as part of its curriculum. In addition, the Performance-Based Preparatory Academy offers dual enrollment programs where eligible students can take college courses at affiliate academic institutions.
The Performance-Based Preparatory Academy defines itself as a "second chance" program that welcomes students who, for various reasons, might have fallen behind in traditional educational settings. The focus, then, is to ensure every student graduates and does so with the required credits to enroll in advanced academic courses.
The school emphasizes the idea that each student is most likely to learn by following a personalized program. Because of this, the Performance-Based Preparatory Academy offers a certain level of flexibility in the students' schedules to best meet their needs.
Performance Based Preparatory Academy
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
2909 Delaware Ave,
Fort Pierce, FL
St. Lucie Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Arthur Jamison
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
2.53
Graduation Rate
62%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
B-
D-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
2.53
Reading Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
130:1
Student Diversity
Male
63.3%
Female
36.7%
Black
37.4%
Hispanic
33.1%
White
23%
Two or more races
5.8%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University
9 Students
University of Florida
8 Students
Florida Atlantic University
8 Students
Indian River State College
8 Students
University of Central Florida
6 Students
University of Miami
6 Students
Florida International University
6 Students
Florida A&M University
5 Students
Santa Fe College
4 Students
University of North Florida
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
3 Students
Business
2 Students
Nursing
2 Students
Criminology
2 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services
2 Students
Counseling Psychology
2 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management
2 Students
Social Psychology
2 Students
Acting
1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/17/2009
4/4/2008
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Map
About Fort Pierce
List Price Range
$103K - $386K
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$206,861
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Household Income
$39,693
% of College Grads
10.5%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,209 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Rotary Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Lawnwood Sport's Complex
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Tennis
Dreamland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Elks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Concessions
Lincoln Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Pioneer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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South Beach
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Saint Lucie Village
A little town on the Intracoastal Waterway just minutes from the ocean
River Oaks at Ten Mile Creek
New housing developments amidst acres of Treasure Coast wildlife