Vicc ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (06-07)
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(06-07)1%
n/a
Asian
(06-07)3%
3%
Hispanic
(06-07)2%
3%
Black
(06-07)58%
18%
White
(06-07)36%
76%
Hawaiian
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(06-07)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
89%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
How many students attend Vicc?
274 students attend Vicc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vicc students are Black, 36% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Vicc offer ?
Vicc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vicc part of?
Vicc is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vicc located?
Vicc is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Downtown.
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