Oakville High School is a public comprehensive high school in Oakville, Missouri that is part of the Mehlville R-9 School District.
Serving 1,847 students in grades 9-12, Oakville Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,847 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAKVILLE SR. HIGH serves the southern part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 17.7 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakville Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oakville Sr. High School's student population of 1,847 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,847 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oakville Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakville Sr. High School is 0.26, 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
#551 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakville Sr. High School's ranking?
Oakville Sr. High School is ranked #551 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Oakville Sr. High School often compared to?
Oakville Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mehlville High School, Lindbergh Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakville Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Oakville Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Oakville Sr. High School?
1,847 students attend Oakville Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oakville Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakville Sr. High School?
Oakville Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oakville Sr. High School offer ?
Oakville Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakville Sr. High School part of?
Oakville Sr. High School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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