St. Louis City


Summary:

The St. Louis City school district encompasses 65 schools, including 42 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 14 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces significant challenges, with overall low academic performance and high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism.

While the district as a whole struggles, a few standout schools demonstrate pockets of excellence. Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary is ranked #1 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools, with exceptional test scores. Similarly, Collegiate School Of Med/Bio and Metro High are ranked among the top high schools in the state, with very high proficiency rates. These high-performing schools suggest that quality education is possible within the district, despite the overall challenges.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with many schools struggling with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and extremely low proficiency on state assessments. Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue, with over 50% of students missing an excessive number of school days. Additionally, the vast majority of schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty and economic disadvantage. Addressing these deep-rooted challenges will be crucial for improving outcomes across the St. Louis City school district.

District Detail

 801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101-1401

 (314) 231-3720

SchoolDigger Rank:
329th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 17,933

Primary Schools: 43
Middle Schools: 8
High Schools: 15
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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