Serving 1,782 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood Central 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
Hazelwood Central High School's student population of 1,782 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazelwood Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazelwood Central High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1397 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
88%
15%
White
4%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazelwood Central High School's ranking?
Hazelwood Central High School is ranked #1397 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hazelwood Central High School often compared to?
Hazelwood Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood West High School, Hazelwood East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School is 78%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hazelwood Central High School?
1,782 students attend Hazelwood Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hazelwood Central High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood Central High School?
Hazelwood Central High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hazelwood Central High School offer ?
Hazelwood Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazelwood Central High School part of?
Hazelwood Central High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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