Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet vs Heritage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet
Fort Pierce · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
Heritage High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
| Measure | Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet Fort Pierce, Florida | Heritage High School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 576 | #354 of 576 |
| National rank | #13659 of 16,910 | #9584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,956 | 1,960 |
| Enrollment | 1,956 | 1,960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 28.5).
- •Heritage High School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 58.4%).
- •Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.5).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 1,956.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet better than Heritage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High School ranks higher (45.4 vs 28.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet and Heritage High School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet: 1,956. Heritage High School: 1,960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet and Heritage High School rank in Florida?
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.e.s.t. Prep Magnet is 534th of 576 and Heritage High School is 354th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).