Ritenour High School is a public high school in Breckenridge Hills, St. Louis County, Missouri that is part of the Ritenour School District.
Serving 2,041 students in grades 9-12, Ritenour Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,041 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ritenour Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 10.6 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ritenour Sr. High School's student population of 2,041 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,041 students
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Ritenour Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ritenour Sr. High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1543 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
42%
15%
White
17%
67%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritenour Sr. High School's ranking?
Ritenour Sr. High School is ranked #1543 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ritenour Sr. High School often compared to?
Ritenour Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pattonville Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ritenour Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ritenour Sr. High School is 73%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ritenour Sr. High School?
2,041 students attend Ritenour Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ritenour Sr. High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ritenour Sr. High School?
Ritenour Sr. High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ritenour Sr. High School offer ?
Ritenour Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ritenour Sr. High School part of?
Ritenour Sr. High School is part of Ritenour School District.
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