McCluer High School is a high school located in Florissant, Missouri. It is a part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The principal is Isaiah Melendez, and the school is the home of the McCluer Comets.
Serving 1,223 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 39%). 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 19:1 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 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccluer High School's student population of 1,223 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Red, White & Blue
School Rankings
Mccluer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccluer High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2040 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
89%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccluer High School's ranking?
Mccluer High School is ranked #2040 out of 2,084 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 39% 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 91%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccluer High School?
1,223 students attend Mccluer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mccluer High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccluer High School?
Mccluer High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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