Sumner High School

4248 Cottage Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades 9-12, Sumner 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sumner High School's student population of 220 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
220 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Sumner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner High School is 0.08, which is less 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)
#2055 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sumner 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.
≤5%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sumner 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
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
96%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sumner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Sumner High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Sumner 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%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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 Sumner High School's ranking?
Sumner High School is ranked #2055 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sumner High School often compared to?
Sumner 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sumner High School?
220 students attend Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sumner High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner High School?
Sumner High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sumner High School offer ?
Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sumner High School part of?
Sumner 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: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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