University City Sr. High School

7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 708 students in grades 9-12, University City Sr. 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University City Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

University City Sr. High School's student population of 708 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
708 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

University City Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University City Sr. High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1299 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of University City Sr. High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University City Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University City Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
83%
15%
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White
9%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of University City Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University City Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University City Sr. High School's ranking?
University City Sr. High School is ranked #1299 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of University City Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of University City Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend University City Sr. High School?
708 students attend University City Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of University City Sr. High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University City Sr. High School?
University City Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does University City Sr. High School offer ?
University City Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University City Sr. High School part of?
University City Sr. High School is part of University City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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