The Grand Center Arts Academy is an arts school in St. Louis, Missouri that focuses on dance, orchestra, band, visual arts, choir, and theater. Opened in 2010, the school is located in the Grand Center arts district, in the redeveloped Carter Carburetor complex at 711 North Grand.
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Grand Center Arts Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Center Arts Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grand Center Arts Academy High School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Grand Center Arts Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Center Arts Academy High School is 0.37, which is less 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
#1540 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
78%
15%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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 Grand Center Arts Academy High School's ranking?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School is ranked #1540 out of 2,084 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Center Arts Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
379 students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grand Center Arts Academy High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Center Arts Academy High School?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grand Center Arts Academy High School offer ?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Center Arts Academy High School part of?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Center Arts Academy High School located?
Grand Center Arts Academy High School is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.
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