Lift For Life High School serves 375 students in grades 9-12.
Lift For Life 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lift For Life High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lift For Life High School's student population of 375 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
375 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lift For Life 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 Lift For Life High School is 0.08, 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
#1936 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
1%
8%

Black
96%
15%

White
1%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%

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 Lift For Life High School's ranking?
Lift For Life High School is ranked #1936 out of 2,092 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lift For Life High School?
The graduation rate of Lift For Life High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lift For Life High School?
375 students attend Lift For Life High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lift For Life High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lift For Life High School?
Lift For Life High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lift For Life High School offer ?
Lift For Life High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lift For Life High School part of?
Lift For Life High School is part of Lift For Life Academy School District.
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