Hazelwood East High School is located at 11300 Dunn Road in Spanish Lake, Missouri. It is one of three high schools in Hazelwood School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, alongside Hazelwood Central High School and Hazelwood West High School.
Serving 1,310 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood East 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 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 1,310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hazelwood East High serves the eastern part of its school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 16.7 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazelwood East High School's student population of 1,310 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Hazelwood East 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 East High School is 0.12, 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
#1772 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazelwood East High School's ranking?
Hazelwood East High School is ranked #1772 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hazelwood East High School often compared to?
Hazelwood East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood West High School, Hazelwood Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School is 86%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Hazelwood East High School?
1,310 students attend Hazelwood East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hazelwood East High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazelwood East High School?
Hazelwood East High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hazelwood East High School offer ?
Hazelwood East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazelwood East High School part of?
Hazelwood East High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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