Serving 1,855 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood Central 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 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazelwood Central High School's student population of 1,855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazelwood Central 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 Hazelwood Central High School is 0.17, 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
#1757 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
91%
15%
White
5%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazelwood Central High School's ranking?
Hazelwood Central High School is ranked #1757 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hazelwood Central High School often compared to?
Hazelwood Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood East High School, Hazelwood West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School is 78%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hazelwood Central High School?
1,855 students attend Hazelwood Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hazelwood Central High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood Central High School?
Hazelwood Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazelwood Central High School offer ?
Hazelwood Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazelwood Central High School part of?
Hazelwood Central High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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