Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, St. Louis College Prep 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)60-69%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Louis College Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Louis College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of St. Louis College Prep High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend St. Louis College Prep High School?
188 students attend St. Louis College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of St. Louis College Prep High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Louis College Prep High School?
St. Louis College Prep High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Louis College Prep High School offer ?
St. Louis College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Louis College Prep High School part of?
St. Louis College Prep High School is part of St. Louis College Preparatory School District.
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