SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ST. LUCIE school district, located in PORT ST. LUCIE, FL with about 685 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (SCPA), located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is part of the Somerset Academy network and is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education. With a focus on high expectations and academic excellence, SCPA emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, aiming to build a strong foundation for students as they transition toward university life.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Somerset College Prep is noted for its structured environment and focus on character development and individual growth. The school utilizes a "small school" approach to foster personalized relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that each learner receives the guidance necessary to meet challenging academic benchmarks. By blending a comprehensive core curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, disciplined, and globally competitive graduates who are equipped for the demands of 21st-century collegiate studies.

For more information, contact SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (772) 343-7028 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 NW UNIVERSITY BLVD
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34986-2209
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SOMERSET COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in PORT ST. LUCIE, FL with about 685 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
ST. LUCIE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
ST. LUCIE
Total Students:
685
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 685 students

White
44.7%
Hispanic/Latino
27.2%
Black or African American
20.6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.