For the 2025 school year, there are 61 public high schools serving 32,388 students in Saint Louis, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Saint Louis, MO are Metro High School, Brentwood High School and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Saint Louis, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Louis, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Lindbergh Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 S. Lindbergh
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Garrison
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Mo School For The Blind - High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3815 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,818 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Gr: 8-12 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12860 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,013 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Affton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8309 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Hancock Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Mehlville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2424.
Vicc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2525.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hiram Neuwoehner
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12112 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Southview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2828.
University City Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 2,033 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
The Innovation School At Cv
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 South Florissant Road
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Hazelwood East High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Jennings High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3535.
Riverview Gardens Sr. High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Saint Louis, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7855 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8249 Airport Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3872
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
The Arch Community School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2153 Salisbury Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 267-8191
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5814 Thekla
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Saint Louis, MO 63147
(314) 388-2477
Gr: PK-6 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
2840 Samuel Shepherd Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1872
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
4529 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8640
Gr: 3-6 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3101 Nordic Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0140
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8930 Boston Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 493-0850
Gr: 4-6 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Frost Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Saint Louis, MO 63134
(314) 524-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-8880
Gr: K-6 | 579 students Minority enrollment: 24%
2153 Salisbury St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 436-2603
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
450 Des Peres Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 726-3131
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1530 South Grand Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-3383
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
4235 W Kennerly Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 535-0196
Gr: 6-9 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
516 Loughborough Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 353-1349
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Bridges Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9375 Page Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 428-5234
Gr: K-12
4300 Goodfellow Blvd Bldg 101
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 385-8965
Gr: 10-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Cardinal Glennon Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1465 S Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600
Gr: K-12
7604 Michigan Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Saint Louis, MO 63111
(314) 802-8744
Gr: K-8
3325 Bell Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
3740 Marine
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 533-0975
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1020 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-1505
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
3820 N 14th St
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 231-9608
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
3125 S Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 776-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1118 S 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 345-5651
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Construction Careers Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
1224 Grattan
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 588-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5935 Horton Pl
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 725-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students
1351 S Florissant Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 531-8680
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4908 Cote Brilliante Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 367-2414
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saint Louis, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Saint Louis, MO include Metro High School, Brentwood High School and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac..
How many public high schools are located in Saint Louis?
61 public high schools are located in Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Louis?
Saint Louis public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saint Louis include: Roosevelt High School vs. Gateway High School, Bayless Senior High School vs. Affton High School, Mehlville High School vs. Oakville Sr. High School
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