Metro High School

4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Metro High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Metro High School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Metro High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metro High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#115 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
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50-54%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Metro 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 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Metro 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
37%
15%
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White
46%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Metro High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Metro High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metro High School's ranking?
Metro High School is ranked #115 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Metro High School often compared to?
Metro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate School Of Med/bio by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro High School?
The graduation rate of Metro High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Metro High School?
373 students attend Metro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Metro High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metro High School?
Metro High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metro High School offer ?
Metro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Metro High School part of?
Metro High School is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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