Serving 811 students in grades 9-12, University City Sr. 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 811 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
University City Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University City Sr. High School is 0.33, 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.
What is University City Sr. High School's ranking?
University City Sr. High School is ranked #1396 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of University City Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of University City Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend University City Sr. High School?
811 students attend University City Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of University City Sr. High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University City Sr. High School?
University City Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does University City Sr. High School offer ?
University City Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University City Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 811 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
