Serving 874 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 14:1 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 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: University City Sr. High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
University City Sr. High School's student population of 874 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Motto
Heart of a Lion
School Rankings
University City Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University City Sr. High School is 0.36, 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
#1461 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions (formerly Indians)
Source: 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 #1461 out of 2,076 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend University City Sr. High School?
874 students attend University City Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of University City Sr. High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University City Sr. High School?
University City Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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