Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Maplewood-Richmond Heights High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 2.7 square miles. Families typically enjoy a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School's student population of 439 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#76 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
19%
15%
White
57%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School's ranking?
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School is ranked #76 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School often compared to?
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School?
The graduation rate of Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School?
439 students attend Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School?
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School offer ?
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School part of?
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School is part of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District.
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