Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Webster Groves High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webster Groves High School 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
School Overview
Webster Groves High School's student population of 1,315 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webster Groves High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webster Groves High School is 0.43, 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
#230 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webster Groves High School's ranking?
Webster Groves High School is ranked #230 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Webster Groves High School often compared to?
Webster Groves High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton High School, Kirkwood Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Webster Groves High School?
The graduation rate of Webster Groves High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Webster Groves High School?
1,315 students attend Webster Groves High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Webster Groves High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webster Groves High School?
Webster Groves High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webster Groves High School offer ?
Webster Groves High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Webster Groves High School part of?
Webster Groves High School is part of Webster Groves School District.
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