For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 865 students in Lift For Life Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lift For Life Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
865 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lift For Life Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#531 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
97%
15%
% White
1%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,988 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,201. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,988
$15,201
Spending / Student
$12,305
$14,018
Best Lift For Life Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lift For Life Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 5-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Lift For Life Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1920 7th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lift For Life Academy School District?
Lift For Life Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 865 students.
What is the rank of Lift For Life Academy School District?
Lift For Life Academy School District is ranked #542 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lift For Life Academy School District?
97% of Lift For Life Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lift For Life Academy School District?
Lift For Life Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lift For Life Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,305 is less than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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