Rockwood Summit Sr. High School

1780 Hawkins Rd
Fenton, MO 63026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
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 1,215 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Rockwood Summit Sr. High School's student population of 1,215 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Black, Maroon
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#706 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
33%
40%
65%
43%
32%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
1,215 students attend Rockwood Summit Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwood Summit Sr. High School?
Rockwood Summit Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 96% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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