McCluer High School is a high school located in Florissant, Missouri. It is a part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The building principal is Dr. Iris McClendon, with four Assistant lateral Grade-level Principals, and the school is the home of the McCluer Comets.
Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Mccluer 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 2% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 1,075 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McCluer High serves the southeast part of Florissant, MO, covering an area of approximately 6.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccluer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mccluer High School's student population of 1,075 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,075 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mccluer 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 Mccluer High School is 0.20, 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
#2030 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
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
2%
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
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue
School Mascot
Cosmo The Comet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccluer High School's ranking?
Mccluer High School is ranked #2030 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mccluer High School often compared to?
Mccluer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccluer North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccluer High School?
The graduation rate of Mccluer High School is 92%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Mccluer High School?
1,075 students attend Mccluer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mccluer High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccluer High School?
Mccluer High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccluer High School offer ?
Mccluer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccluer High School part of?
Mccluer High School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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