St. Charles West High School is a public high school in St. Charles, Missouri that is part of the City of St. Charles School District.
Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, St. Charles West High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Charles West High serves the west part of the Saint Charles, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 8.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most homes located within about 2 miles of its edges and the furthest point being 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Charles West High School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Charles West 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 St. Charles West High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles West High School's ranking?
St. Charles West High School is ranked #653 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are St. Charles West High School often compared to?
St. Charles West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles High School, Ft. Zumwalt East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles West High School?
The graduation rate of St. Charles West High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend St. Charles West High School?
645 students attend St. Charles West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of St. Charles West High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Charles West High School?
St. Charles West High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Charles West High School offer ?
St. Charles West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Charles West High School part of?
St. Charles West High School is part of St. Charles R-VI School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
MAP scores dropping with each passing year. Math teachers and Math scores will not impress anyone. A lot of bullying, drugs, bad behavior in general, and I'm not seeing where the faculty is doing anything about it. At one time I had a very very high opinion of this school, but it has changed and not for the better. I will give them this though; those who do participate in the extracurricular activities, teachers as well as students, seem to participate with a great deal of pride and hard work.
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