Hazelwood West High School

1 Wildcat Ln
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 2,042 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood West High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hazelwood West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hazelwood West High School's student population of 2,042 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,042 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
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School Rankings

Hazelwood West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazelwood West High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#961 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hazelwood West High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hazelwood West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hazelwood West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hazelwood West High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
66%
15%
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White
21%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Hazelwood West High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hazelwood West High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hazelwood West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hazelwood West High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hazelwood West High School's ranking?
Hazelwood West High School is ranked #961 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hazelwood West High School often compared to?
Hazelwood West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood East High School, Hazelwood Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood West High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood West High School is 81%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hazelwood West High School?
2,042 students attend Hazelwood West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hazelwood West High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood West High School?
Hazelwood West High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazelwood West High School offer ?
Hazelwood West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazelwood West High School part of?
Hazelwood West High School is part of Hazelwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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