St. Lucie County is experiencing a significant increase in student enrollment, with the district growing from 43,612 students in the 2021-2022 school year to over 2,000 more in the following year. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Helen Wild stated, “Our schools, especially in West Port St. Lucie, are all at or near capacity.” To accommodate this growth, Legacy High School is set to open in August, with enrollment already underway. Students currently in 10th and 11th grades can choose to stay at their current schools or transfer to Legacy, which offers a more convenient location. Grandparent Cindy Chaplin expressed her support for the flexibility, emphasizing the importance of friends in her granddaughter’s schooling experience. While the new school will accept students from outside the county, Dr. Wild confirmed that local students will remain the priority.
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