Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorn 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
85%
15%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn High School's ranking?
Hawthorn High School is ranked #1272 out of 2,076 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorn High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorn High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hawthorn High School?
59 students attend Hawthorn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hawthorn High School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorn High School?
Hawthorn High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn High School offer ?
Hawthorn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn High School part of?
Hawthorn High School is part of Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorn High School located?
Hawthorn High School is located in the Kingsway West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kingsway West.
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