Serving 559 students in grades 6-12, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.'s student population of 559 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
42%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.'s ranking?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is ranked #41 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. often compared to?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.is often viewed alongside schools like Metro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
559 students attend Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. offer ?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. part of?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. located?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is located in the North Riverfront neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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