Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw serves 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 12:1.
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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