Vashon High School is a high school of the St. Louis Public Schools in St. Louis, Missouri. When it opened in 1927, it was the second high school for black students in St. Louis.
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Vashon 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vashon High serves the northeast part of the Saint Louis, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 23.1 square miles. Most students are within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vashon High School's student population of 621 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Motto
Our City. Our Schools. Our Future.
School Rankings
Vashon 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 Vashon High School is 0.02, 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
#2022 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
15%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vashon High School's ranking?
Vashon High School is ranked #2022 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Vashon High School often compared to?
Vashon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner High School, Beaumont Cte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vashon High School?
The graduation rate of Vashon High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vashon High School?
621 students attend Vashon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vashon High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vashon High School?
Vashon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vashon High School offer ?
Vashon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vashon High School part of?
Vashon High School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vashon High School located?
Vashon High School is located in the Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Jeff Vander Lou.
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