Serving 121 students in grades 6-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
5%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw?
The graduation rate of Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw?
121 students attend Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw?
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw offer ?
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw part of?
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw is part of St. Louis City School District.
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