ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER

ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER is a public school that is part of the ST. LUCIE school district, located in FORT PIERCE, FL with about 69 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

The address provided, 1301 Bell Ave in Fort Pierce, Florida, corresponds to the **St. Lucie County Regional Detention Center**. This is not a traditional K-12 school in the conventional sense, but rather a secure residential facility operated in conjunction with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It serves youth who are currently detained or awaiting court proceedings within the juvenile justice system.

The educational component of this facility is administered by the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The primary mission of this program is to ensure that students in custody maintain continuity in their education despite their incarceration. Teachers at the facility provide individualized instruction tailored to the students' grade levels and academic needs, focusing on core subjects and credit recovery to help them stay on track for graduation or grade-level promotion.

The educational environment is highly structured and differs significantly from a standard school setting, prioritizing safety and security while addressing the specific social and academic challenges faced by students in juvenile detention. By providing consistent schooling, the district aims to prevent these students from falling behind academically and to support their eventual transition back into the traditional school system or the community.

For more information, contact ST. LUCIE DETENTION CENTER at (772) 468-5194 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.