Serving 725 students in grades 9-12, North Technical ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Technical's student population of 725 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Technical ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Technical is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
74%
15%
White
13%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Technical's ranking?
North Technical is ranked #729 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Technical often compared to?
North Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Technical?
The graduation rate of North Technical is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Technical?
725 students attend North Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of North Technical students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Technical?
North Technical has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Technical offer ?
North Technical offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Technical part of?
North Technical is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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