High Schools in Hazelwood

The Hazelwood area of Missouri is home to three high schools - Hazelwood West High, Hazelwood Central High, and Hazelwood East High - all of which face significant challenges in academic performance and student demographics. While none of the schools stand out as high-performing, the data reveals concerning trends across the Hazelwood district.

Academically, all three high schools perform well below the state averages on standardized tests, with Hazelwood West High being the highest-ranked at 248 out of 352 Missouri high schools. Hazelwood East High has the lowest proficiency rates, particularly in Biology I (13.1% proficient) and Algebra I (21.1% proficient). The racial makeup of the schools also varies, with Hazelwood West High being more diverse, while Hazelwood Central High and Hazelwood East High have significantly higher percentages of African American students.

Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with all three high schools having high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.26% at Hazelwood West High to 65.66% at Hazelwood East High. This suggests that the Hazelwood district faces significant challenges in addressing the educational needs of its students, and comprehensive reforms may be necessary to improve the quality of education across the area.