Serving 430 students in grades 9-12, Miller Career Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller Career Academy's student population of 430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Miller Career Academy 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 Miller Career Academy is 0.08, 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
#1995 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
96%
15%
White
n/a
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Career Academy's ranking?
Miller Career Academy is ranked #1995 out of 2,076 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 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Miller Career Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Miller Career Academy?
430 students attend Miller Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Miller Career Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Career Academy?
Miller Career Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miller Career Academy offer ?
Miller Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Career Academy part of?
Miller Career Academy is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Miller Career Academy located?
Miller Career Academy is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.
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