University City Sr. High School

7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
University City High School is a public high school in University City, Missouri, United States, that is part of the School District of University City.
Serving 811 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • 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 811 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1930

School Rankings

University City Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University City Sr. High School is 0.33, 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)
#1396 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
26%
39%
40-44%
43%
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
81%
15%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions (formerly Indians)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University City Sr. High School's ranking?
University City Sr. High School is ranked #1396 out of 2,084 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of University City Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of University City Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend University City Sr. High School?
811 students attend University City Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of University City Sr. High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 5% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does University City Sr. High School offer ?
University City Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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