Kirkwood Senior High

Public 9-12

801 W Essex Ave
Kirkwood, MO 63122-3608

(314) 213-6110

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,453

Feeder schools for Kirkwood Senior High:

Elementary:	F. P. Tillman Elementary
	George R. Robinson Elementary
	North Glendale Elementary
	W. W. Keysor Elementary
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	Westchester Elementary
Middle:	Nipher Middle
	North Kirkwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 1,775

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.5%

African American:

11.5%

Two or more races:

5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirkwood Senior High ranks better than 90.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.5%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirkwood Senior High is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Kirkwood Senior High employs 118.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirkwood Senior High is $14,453.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kirkwood Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood Senior High 32^nd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Kirkwood Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

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Kirkwood R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood R-Vii 13^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirkwood Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	86.13	35^th	534	93.4%
2007	88.32	24^th	538	95.5%
2008	81.79	45^th	539	91.7%
2009	66.01	89^th	507	82.4%
2010	74.83	44^th	516	91.5%
2011	72.71	58^th	528	89.0%
2012	78.77	27^th	522	94.8%
2013	77.73	25^th	523	95.2%
2014	63.61	123^rd	521	76.4%
2015	76.33	47^th	504	90.7%
2016	72.17	68^th	401	83.0%
2017	89.09	21^st	404	94.8%
2018	87.57	9^th	468	98.1%
2019	90.38	10^th	460	97.8%
2021	94.81	3^rd	358	99.2%
2022	88.30	11^th	361	97.0%
2023	75.86	32^nd	352	90.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.33	14^th	52	73.1%
2019	54.22	26^th	59	55.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.94	33^rd	127	74.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.13	234^th	382	38.7%
2019	48.83	165^th	368	55.2%
2022	48.43	119^th	250	52.4%
2023	20.19	235^th	268	12.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	91.98	5^th	95	94.7%
2019	96.45	2^nd	103	98.1%
2021	92.88	6^th	129	95.3%
2022	98.05	3^rd	111	97.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	70.66	20^th	100	80.0%
2019	64.77	28^th	96	70.8%
2021	83.34	2^nd	50	96.0%
2022	68.85	10^th	45	77.8%
2023	78.19	4^th	47	91.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.37	10^th	38	73.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.10	48^th	111	56.8%
2019	45.39	61^st	106	42.5%
2021	85.24	9^th	96	90.6%
2022	56.37	38^th	105	63.8%
2023	42.56	52^nd	99	47.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.55	4^th	84	95.2%
2019	85.66	6^th	91	93.4%
2022	91.05	3^rd	57	94.7%

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Rank History for White students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	92.37	4^th	440	99.1%
2019	94.32	6^th	430	98.6%
2021	96.62	3^rd	309	99.0%
2022	91.48	5^th	310	98.4%
2023	73.30	36^th	302	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Kirkwood Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1430	1430
1992	1061	396	19	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1483
1993	1032	375	17	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1436
1994	1065	347	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1426
1995	1102	353	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1471
1996	1102	353	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1471
1997	1090	386	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1497
1998	1125	390	13	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1538
1999	1203	393	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1617
2000	1254	397	9	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1671
2001	1323	404	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1750
2002	1302	411	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1741
2003	1302	411	19	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1741
2004	1347	435	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1810
2005	1304	412	20	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1745
2006	1305	406	19	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1750
2007	1288	421	10	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1744
2008	1236	409	11	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1684
2009	1211	430	16	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1681
2010	1199	385	16	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2011	1258	337	18	29	1	1	33	0	1677
2012	1265	322	28	40	4	2	48	0	1709
2013	1309	184	33	40	5	2	37	0	1610
2014	1362	330	37	36	4	0	54	0	1823
2015	1330	308	34	43	3	0	64	0	1782
2016	1316	303	38	49	2	0	71	0	1779
2017	1290	282	42	57	2	0	68	0	1741
2018	1304	252	43	66	2	0	71	0	1738
2019	1338	224	41	71	3	0	68	0	1745
2020	1392	196	37	76	3	0	77	0	1781
2021	1430	190	27	81	1	1	83	0	1813
2022	1415	190	25	83	2	0	93	0	1808
2023	1357	204	27	81	2	0	104	0	1775

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kirkwood Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1430	90.9	15.7	n/a
1992	1483	90.8	16.3	n/a
1993	1436	82.2	17.5	n/a
1994	1426	85.7	16.6	0
1995	1471	86.4	17.0	n/a
1996	1471	86.4	17.0	n/a
1997	1497	86.6	17.3	7.3
1998	1538	87.0	17.7	14.3
1999	1617	86.8	18.6	14.3
2000	1671	91.4	18.3	13.2
2001	1750	97.0	18.0	12.7
2002	1741	101.3	17.2	6
2003	1741	101.3	17.2	6
2004	1810	103.2	17.5	5.6
2005	1745	101.6	17.2	5.7
2006	1750	98.6	17.7	6
2007	1744	97.6	17.9	5.1
2008	1684	101.9	16.5	6.7
2009	1681	103.1	16.3	7.7
2010	1628	106.1	15.3	8.1
2011	1677	105.9	15.8	10.1
2012	1709	108.1	15.8	10.5
2013	1610	107.5	14.9	11.7
2014	1823	111.0	16.4	14
2015	1782	113.0	15.7	16.2
2016	1779	116.0	15.3	15.2
2017	1741	104.2	16.7	13.3
2018	1738	108.8	15.9	11.2
2019	1745	108.8	16.0	12.4
2020	1781	113.0	15.7	8.9
2021	1813	112.7	16.0	11.7
2022	1808	115.8	15.6	7.3
2023	1775	118.9	14.9	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kirkwood Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1430	90.9	15.7	n/a
1992	1483	90.8	16.3	n/a
1993	1436	82.2	17.5	n/a
1994	1426	85.7	16.6	0
1995	1471	86.4	17.0	n/a
1996	1471	86.4	17.0	n/a
1997	1497	86.6	17.3	7.3
1998	1538	87.0	17.7	14.3
1999	1617	86.8	18.6	14.3
2000	1671	91.4	18.3	13.2
2001	1750	97.0	18.0	12.7
2002	1741	101.3	17.2	6
2003	1741	101.3	17.2	6
2004	1810	103.2	17.5	5.6
2005	1745	101.6	17.2	5.7
2006	1750	98.6	17.7	6
2007	1744	97.6	17.9	5.1
2008	1684	101.9	16.5	6.7
2009	1681	103.1	16.3	7.7
2010	1628	106.1	15.3	8.1
2011	1677	105.9	15.8	10.1
2012	1709	108.1	15.8	10.5
2013	1610	107.5	14.9	11.7
2014	1823	111.0	16.4	14
2015	1782	113.0	15.7	16.2
2016	1779	116.0	15.3	15.2
2017	1741	104.2	16.7	13.3
2018	1738	108.8	15.9	11.2
2019	1745	108.8	16.0	12.4
2020	1781	113.0	15.7	8.9
2021	1813	112.7	16.0	11.7
2022	1808	115.8	15.6	7.3
2023	1775	118.9	14.9	11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kirkwood Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$27 (0.2%)	$12,275 (99.8%)	$12,302
2020	$28 (0.2%)	$12,411 (99.8%)	$12,439
2021	$73 (0.5%)	$13,232 (99.5%)	$13,304
2022	$99 (0.7%)	$14,354 (99.3%)	$14,453

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirkwood Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 352 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kirkwood Senior High)	75.4	18.9	56.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Kirkwood R-Vii)	75.4	56.6	18.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Kirkwood Senior High)	62.4	61.6	0.8%
End of Course Biology I (Kirkwood R-Vii)	62.4	61.6	0.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Kirkwood Senior High)	82.3	80.3	2%
End of Course English II (Kirkwood R-Vii)	82.3	80.3	2%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1745	1775	1.7%
African American	224	204	8.9%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	41	27	34.1%
Hispanic	71	81	14.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1338	1357	1.4%
Two or More Races	68	104	52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.4%	11.1%	1.3%

Schools Near Kirkwood Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kirkwood Senior High	Public	9-12	801 W Essex Ave	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 213-6110	1,775	119	14.9	11.1%	1,357 (76.5%)	204 (11.5%)	81 (4.6%)	27 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.9%)	75.9	32^nd of 352 public high schools	90.9%		88.3	11^th of 361 public high schools	97.0%	21	18.9	61.6	80.3	42.6	66.7	$14,453	$99	$14,354
Hiram Neuwoehner	Public	9-12	12112 Clayton Rd.	Saint Louis	63131	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 989-8700	88	35	2.5	31.8%	44 (50.0%)	26 (29.5%)	5 (5.7%)	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)								(n/a)						$118,951	$9,661	$109,290
South Technical	Public	10-12	12721 W Watson Rd	Saint Louis	63127	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 989-7400	788	29	27.5	10.7%	532 (67.5%)	123 (15.6%)	48 (6.1%)	45 (5.7%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.6%)								(n/a)						$65,024	$6,443	$58,582
Ladue Horton Watkins High	Public	9-12	1201 S Warson Rd	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 993-6447	1,313	95	13.8	12.2%	721 (54.9%)	219 (16.7%)	63 (4.8%)	213 (16.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (7.3%)	82.5	19^th of 352 public high schools	94.6%		86.2	19^th of 361 public high schools	94.7%		59.7	60.6	66.5		64.1	$15,503	$112	$15,391
Webster Groves High	Public	9-12	100 Selma Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 963-6400	1,315	93	14.1	12.3%	968 (73.6%)	175 (13.3%)	58 (4.4%)	16 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (7.0%)	78.9	26^th of 352 public high schools	92.6%		75.4	37^th of 361 public high schools	89.8%	11	61.8	58.2	64.9		58.8	$12,745	$235	$12,511
Southview High	Public	9-12	11660 Eddie and Park Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 989-8900	70	24	2.9	21.4%	56 (80.0%)	4 (5.7%)	3 (4.3%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)						$120,399	$8,773	$111,626
Brentwood High	Public	9-12	2221 High School Dr	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 962-3837	191	22	8.5	29.8%	106 (55.5%)	40 (20.9%)	18 (9.4%)	12 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)								(n/a)	67.7					$24,534	$768	$23,766
Valley Park Senior High	Public	9-12	1 Main St	Valley Park	63088	St. Louis County	Valley Park	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 923-3613	245	21	11.8	31.8%	159 (64.9%)	42 (17.1%)	18 (7.3%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.8%)								(n/a)		56.3				$15,327	$1,242	$14,085
South High	Public	9-12	801 Hanna Rd	Manchester	63021	St. Louis County	Parkway C-2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 415-7700	1,598	107	14.9	22.7%	1,024 (64.1%)	221 (13.8%)	87 (5.4%)	150 (9.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	113 (7.1%)	65.3	65^th of 352 public high schools	81.5%		57.6	105^th of 361 public high schools	70.9%	40	40.9	49.3	60.5	63.9	42.6	$13,491	$723	$12,768
Lindbergh Senior High	Public	9-12	5000 S. Lindbergh	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 729-2410	2,235	131	17.0	12.0%	1,814 (81.2%)	58 (2.6%)	145 (6.5%)	110 (4.9%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	102 (4.6%)	81.8	22^nd of 352 public high schools	93.8%		66.4	70^th of 361 public high schools	80.6%	48	55.4	54.7	73.5		58.2	$10,678	$156	$10,522

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Senior High

What schools feed into Kirkwood Senior High?

Kirkwood Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : F. P. Tillman Elementary
Elementary : George R. Robinson Elementary
Elementary : North Glendale Elementary
Elementary : W. W. Keysor Elementary
Elementary : Westchester Elementary
Middle : Nipher Middle
Middle : North Kirkwood Middle

What is the racial makeup of Kirkwood Senior High?

Students at Kirkwood Senior High are 76% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Kirkwood Senior High in?

Kirkwood R-Vii

How many students attend Kirkwood Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,775 students attended Kirkwood Senior High.

Is Kirkwood Senior High a good school?

Yes. Kirkwood Senior High ranks in the top 9.1% of Missouri high schools.

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