Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, Grand Center Arts Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
65%
15%
White
30%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Center Arts Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Center Arts Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
411 students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grand Center Arts Academy High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Center Arts Academy High School offer ?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Center Arts Academy High School part of?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School is part of Grand Center Arts Academy School District.
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