Best Downtown West Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 939 students in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Downtown West are Kipp St. Louis High School and Confluence Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Confluence Preparatory Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis, MO include Kipp St. Louis High School and Confluence Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis?
the neighborhood of Downtown West, Saint Louis public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).

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