South Technical serves 885 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Technical's student population of 885 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Technical is 0.51, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Technical often compared to?
South Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Rockwood Summit Sr. High School, South High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Technical?
885 students attend South Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Technical students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Technical?
South Technical has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Technical offer ?
South Technical offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Technical part of?
South Technical is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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