Bayless School District is a public school located in unincorporated south St. Louis County, Missouri. It Includes Bayless Early Childhood Center, Bayless Elementary School, Bayless Junior High School, and Bayless High School.
Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Bayless Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayless Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bayless Senior High School's student population of 570 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1868
School Rankings
Bayless Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayless Senior High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayless Senior High School's ranking?
Bayless Senior High School is ranked #194 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bayless Senior High School often compared to?
Bayless Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Affton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayless Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bayless Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bayless Senior High School?
570 students attend Bayless Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bayless Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayless Senior High School?
Bayless Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bayless Senior High School offer ?
Bayless Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayless Senior High School part of?
Bayless Senior High School is part of Bayless School District.
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