Mehlville High School is a public comprehensive high school in Mehlville, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Mehlville R-9 School District.
Serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12, Mehlville 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mehlville High School's student population of 1,388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mehlville 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 Mehlville High School is 0.50, 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
#1150 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
12%
15%
White
69%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mehlvin The Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mehlville High School's ranking?
Mehlville High School is ranked #1150 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mehlville High School often compared to?
Mehlville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakville Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mehlville High School?
The graduation rate of Mehlville High School is 89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mehlville High School?
1,388 students attend Mehlville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mehlville High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mehlville High School?
Mehlville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mehlville High School offer ?
Mehlville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mehlville High School part of?
Mehlville High School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
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