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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Saint Louis Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 60 public high schools serving 31,229 students in Saint Louis, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Louis, MO are Metro High School, Brentwood High School and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Louis, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saint Louis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Saint Louis, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clayton High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Saint Louis, MO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Collegiate School Of Med/bio
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Clayton High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 993-6447
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Steam Academy At Msb High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Brotherton Ln
Saint Louis, MO 63135
(314) 506-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Lindbergh Sr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 S. Lindbergh
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 2,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Bayless Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4532 Weber Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 256-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S Garrison
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 340-5902
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1414.
Mo School For The Blind - High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3815 Magnolia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-4320
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Community Access Job Training
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4915 Donovan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-4095
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3847 Enright Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 552-2219
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1818.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12860 Fee Fee Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63146
(314) 415-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2020.
Affton High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8309 Mackenzie Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 638-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2121.
Hancock Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
229 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Lift For Life Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Mehlville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Vicc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2525.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Hiram Neuwoehner
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12112 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Southview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2828.
University City Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Ritenour Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 St Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-6105
Gr: 9-12 | 2,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3030.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
The Innovation School At Cv
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1351 South Florissant Road
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 521-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Kipp St. Louis High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
706 N Jefferson Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Hazelwood East High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Dunn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63138
(314) 953-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Jennings High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8850 Cozens
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 653-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3535.
Riverview Gardens Sr. High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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60 public high schools are located in Saint Louis.
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Saint Louis public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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