Serving 132 students in grades 9-12, Northview 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% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northview ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Northview's student population of 132 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northview 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 Northview is 0.39, 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
#1872 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
76%
15%
White
19%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northview's ranking?
Northview is ranked #1872 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northview?
The graduation rate of Northview is 20-29%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northview?
132 students attend Northview.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Northview students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northview?
Northview has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northview offer ?
Northview offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northview part of?
Northview is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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