Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, The College Preparatory 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of The College Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of The College Preparatory High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend The College Preparatory High School?
290 students attend The College Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of The College Preparatory High School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The College Preparatory High School?
The College Preparatory High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does The College Preparatory High School offer ?
The College Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The College Preparatory High School part of?
The College Preparatory High School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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