The name of the new high school under construction in Port St. Lucie’s Tradition will be Legacy.
On Tuesday, the St. Lucie County School Board unanimously approved the name of the high school, which is scheduled to open in August 2025 to serve the growing Tradition area.
The school, previously referred to as Tradition DDD High School, is planned for 2,000 students.
Construction on the $80 million project at 14505 SW Crosstown Parkway began in August 2023.
“Crosstown [Parkway] will extend out here and take you right to the front door of Tradition DDD,” said Principal Todd Smith.
It will be the first new high school for St. Lucie Public Schools in nearly 20 years.
The county’s other public high schools are Fort Pierce Central, Fort Pierce Westwood, Lincoln Park Academy (a magnet school), Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie West Centennial, and Treasure Coast.
Smith is selecting the school colors and creating academic programs to align with the community’s economic needs.
“If you drive down Tradition Parkway and see all the hospitals, hotels, and restaurants, there’s a pathway for our students to get gainful employment there. And also, look at the medical needs our community has,” Smith said.
The district is growing by about 1,500 students per year and currently has 42,000, according to the district.
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