Kirkwood High School is a public secondary school in Kirkwood, Missouri, United States. The school is part of the Kirkwood R-7 School District.
Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kirkwood Sr. High School's student population of 1,737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,737 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kirkwood Sr. High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
76%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: American Pioneer
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirkwood Sr. High School's ranking?
Kirkwood Sr. High School is ranked #604 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kirkwood Sr. High School often compared to?
Kirkwood Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Horton Watkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kirkwood Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Kirkwood Sr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kirkwood Sr. High School?
1,737 students attend Kirkwood Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Kirkwood Sr. High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 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 Kirkwood Sr. High School?
Kirkwood Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Sr. High School offer ?
Kirkwood Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkwood Sr. High School part of?
Kirkwood Sr. High School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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