Serving 568 students in grades 9-12, Miller Career Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miller Career Academy's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miller Career Academy 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 Miller Career Academy is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2007 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Miller Career Academy's ranking?
Miller Career Academy is ranked #2007 out of 2,092 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Miller Career Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Miller Career Academy?
568 students attend Miller Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Miller Career Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Career Academy?
Miller Career Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Miller Career Academy offer ?
Miller Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Miller Career Academy part of?
Miller Career Academy is part of St. Louis City School District.
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