Serving 1,718 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazelwood Central High serves the northern part of its district in Florissant, MO, covering an area of approximately 29 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazelwood Central High School's student population of 1,718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,718 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Rankings
Hazelwood Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazelwood Central High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1428 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: 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 #1428 out of 2,076 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood Central High School is 81%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Hazelwood Central High School?
1,718 students attend Hazelwood Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hazelwood Central High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazelwood Central High School?
Hazelwood Central High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hazelwood Central High School offer ?
Hazelwood Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazelwood Central High School part of?
Hazelwood Central High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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