Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Southview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southview High School's student population of 70 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southview 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 Southview High School is 0.35, which is less 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
#1290 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southview High School's ranking?
Southview High School is ranked #1290 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southview High School?
The graduation rate of Southview High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southview High School?
70 students attend Southview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southview High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southview High School?
Southview High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southview High School offer ?
Southview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southview High School part of?
Southview High School is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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