DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX

DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX is a Title I public school that is part of the ST. LUCIE school district, located in FORT PIERCE, FL with about 199 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 27 teachers, DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX, located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serves as a specialized alternative school within the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The facility is designed to support students who require a non-traditional learning environment, offering programs that cater to diverse behavioral, social, and academic needs. By providing a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to education and successfully transition back to a traditional school environment or toward post-secondary goals.

The school’s mission emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic progress and personal growth. Through a combination of individualized instruction, specialized support services, and character development initiatives, Dale Cassens works to foster a safe and structured atmosphere. The administration and faculty focus on building resilience and responsibility, ensuring that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to improve their academic standing and develop essential life skills.

For more information, contact DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX at (772) 468-5190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1901 S 11TH ST
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950-5232
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DALE CASSENS EDUCATION COMPLEX is a public Title I school in FORT PIERCE, FL with about 199 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
ST. LUCIE
Total Students:
199
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
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 199 students

Black or African American
56.3%
White
22.1%
Hispanic/Latino
18.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
0.5%

Female
30.7%
Male
69.3%

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.