Kirkwood Sr. High School

801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,775 students in grades 9-12, Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 1,775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Kirkwood Sr. High School's student population of 1,775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,775 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 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 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#47 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kirkwood Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kirkwood Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirkwood Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kirkwood Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
76%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Kirkwood Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kirkwood Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kirkwood Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kirkwood Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirkwood Sr. High School's ranking?
Kirkwood Sr. High School is ranked #47 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 97%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kirkwood Sr. High School?
1,775 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Sr. High School offer ?
Kirkwood Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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