Hazelwood East High School
Hazelwood East High School serves 1,048 students in grades 9-12.
Hazelwood East High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,048 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazelwood East High School's student population of 1,048 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,048 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hazelwood East High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hazelwood East High School is 0.06, 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
#1956 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
97%
15%
White
2%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School is 73%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hazelwood East High School?
1,048 students attend Hazelwood East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hazelwood East High School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood East High School?
Hazelwood East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazelwood East High School offer ?
Hazelwood East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazelwood East High School part of?
Hazelwood East High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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