Rockwood Summit High School is a public high school in unincorporated St. Louis County, Missouri that is part of the Rockwood School District. Summit opened in 1993 on the same day as Marquette High School, another Rockwood high school.
Serving 1,194 students in grades 9-12, Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockwood Summit Sr. High serves the eastern part of Fenton, MO, covering an area of approximately 21.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,194 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Calendar
School Motto
One Summit. One Legacy. Inspiring Excellence.
School Rankings
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is 0.32, 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
#706 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
8%
15%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwood Summit Sr. High School's ranking?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is ranked #706 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
1,194 students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rockwood Summit Sr. High School offer ?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockwood Summit Sr. High School part of?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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