For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 374 students in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public high school in Central West End is Metro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 95% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Alternative School
400 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 454-2470
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 454-2470
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis, MO include Metro High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Central West End, Saint Louis public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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