Lindbergh High School is a public high school in the Lindbergh School District. It is in Sappington, an unincorporated area in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the suburbs of St. Louis. It is the only high school in the district. The 2022 graduating class had 555 students.
Serving 2,304 students in grades 9-12, Lindbergh Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lindbergh Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 24.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 5.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindbergh Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lindbergh Sr. High School's student population of 2,304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Motto
Excellence in Learning. Designing the Future.
School Rankings
Lindbergh Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lindbergh Sr. High School is 0.34, 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
#272 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
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
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Flyers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lindbergh Sr. High School's ranking?
Lindbergh Sr. High School is ranked #272 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lindbergh Sr. High School often compared to?
Lindbergh Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakville Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lindbergh Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Lindbergh Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Lindbergh Sr. High School?
2,304 students attend Lindbergh Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lindbergh Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindbergh Sr. High School?
Lindbergh Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lindbergh Sr. High School offer ?
Lindbergh Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lindbergh Sr. High School part of?
Lindbergh Sr. High School is part of Lindbergh Schools.
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