St. Louis City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 18,284 students in St. Louis City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. Louis City School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
St. Louis City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 52% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
# American Indian Students
46 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
501 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,399 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
13,836 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
76%
15%
# White Students
2,252 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
12%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
234 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,787
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
1,380
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,349
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,445
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,236
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,339
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,314
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,237
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,086
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,107
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,281
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,307
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,254
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,162
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,964 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to St. Louis City School District?
St. Louis City School District manages 68 public schools serving 18,284 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis City School District?
St. Louis City School District is ranked #540 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis City School District?
76% of St. Louis City School District students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis City School District?
St. Louis City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. Louis City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 68 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 18,284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
