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Best St. Louis City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 7,571 students in St. Louis City, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis City, MO are Metro High School, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. and Collegiate School Of Med/bio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Louis City, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in St. Louis City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
St. Louis City, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gateway Science Academy High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 St. Louis City (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Carnahan School Of The Future
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4041 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 457-0582
Gr: 12
Rank: #1515.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Beaumont Cte High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3836 Natural Bridge Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 533-2410
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Miller Career Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Soldan International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Hartford St
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Vashon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3035 Cass Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 533-9487
Gr: 9-12 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 Cottage Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Believe Academy Stl
Charter School
2837 Washington Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 252-8732
Gr: 9-10
Rank: n/an/a
Hogan St Regional Youth Center
1839 Hogan St
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 241-7525
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kairos High School
Charter School
2315 Miami St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 252-0602
Gr: 9-11 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis Children's Hospital
Alternative School
400 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 454-2470
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vo. Tech. Tuition
Vocational School
801 N 11th St
Saint Louis, MO 63101
(314) 345-4452
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis City, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in St. Louis City, MO include Metro High School, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. and Collegiate School Of Med/bio.
How many public high schools are located in St. Louis City?
26 public high schools are located in St. Louis City.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis City?
St. Louis City public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in St. Louis City are often viewed compared to one another?

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