Serving 401 students in grades 9-12, Grand Center Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Center Arts 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 High School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Center Arts High School 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 Grand Center Arts High School is 0.44, 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
#1525 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
73%
15%
White
17%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Center Arts High School's ranking?
Grand Center Arts High School is ranked #1525 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Center Arts High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Center Arts High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Grand Center Arts High School?
401 students attend Grand Center Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Grand Center Arts High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Center Arts High School?
Grand Center Arts High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Center Arts High School offer ?
Grand Center Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Grand Center Arts High School part of?
Grand Center Arts High School is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Center Arts High School located?
Grand Center Arts 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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