Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorn 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% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Hawthorn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
85%
15%

White
3%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
42%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn High School's ranking?
Hawthorn High School is ranked #1394 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorn High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorn High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hawthorn High School?
59 students attend Hawthorn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hawthorn High School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn High School?
Hawthorn High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn High School offer ?
Hawthorn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorn High School part of?
Hawthorn High School is part of Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorn High School located?
Hawthorn High School is located in the Kingsway West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kingsway West.
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