Lift For Life Academy High School

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Lift For Life Academy High School ranks 184 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lift For Life Academy High School is a public charter high school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 338 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lift For Life Academy District, which is ranked 323 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Lift For Life Academy High School has shown inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 100 to 432 out of Missouri high schools. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 80.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 19% in Biology I. However, the school's performance for African American and low-socioeconomic status students is relatively better compared to the state. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 80.6% to 92.1%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been relatively high, ranging from 1.6% to 13.7% in recent years. Lift For Life Academy High School also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.6% to 42.5%, significantly higher than the state average.

Nearby schools, such as Grand Center Arts Academy High, Confluence Preparatory Academy, and KIPP St. Louis High, also serve predominantly low-income student populations and have similar academic performance challenges. However, Collegiate School of Medicine and Biology, another nearby school, stands out with significantly higher academic performance, ranking among the top 11 high schools in Missouri.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104-4050

(314) 231-2337

District: Lift For Life Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,714

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.7%

White:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lift For Life Academy High School ranks better than 51.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lift For Life Academy High School is $13,714.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lift For Life Academy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy High School 184^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Lift For Life Academy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Lift For Life Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy 323^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lift For Life Academy High School

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Rank History for all students at Lift For Life Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	29.27	432^nd	521	17.1%
2015	29.98	407^th	504	19.2%
2016	24.04	344^th	401	14.2%
2017	69.56	100^th	404	75.2%
2018	33.80	320^th	468	31.6%
2019	37.66	291^st	460	36.7%
2021	4.39	355^th	358	0.8%
2023	24.37	264^th	352	25.0%
2024	44.83	184^th	378	51.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lift For Life Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.80	128^th	382	66.5%
2019	55.48	117^th	368	68.2%
2021	17.55	233^rd	255	8.6%
2023	36.82	172^nd	268	35.8%
2024	59.78	80^th	274	70.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Lift For Life Academy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.87	22^nd	111	80.2%
2019	63.44	25^th	106	76.4%
2021	31.86	69^th	96	28.1%
2023	47.74	39^th	99	60.6%
2024	73.00	15^th	105	85.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lift For Life Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	17	295	1	2	0	0	0	315
2013	20	295	1	3	0	0	1	320
2014	19	302	0	1	0	0	4	326
2015	25	293	0	0	0	0	0	318
2016	27	313	0	2	0	0	0	342
2017	18	286	2	4	1	0	10	321
2018	9	285	2	4	0	0	19	319
2019	6	290	3	6	0	1	19	325
2020	5	320	3	3	0	3	19	353
2021	7	329	2	3	1	2	13	357
2022	4	360	0	2	0	0	9	375
2023	6	327	0	1	0	0	4	338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lift For Life Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	315	27.5	11.4	84.8
2013	320	25.4	12.5	82.5
2014	326	29.4	11.0	82.8
2015	318	29.0	10.9	100
2016	342	28.0	12.2	99.1
2017	321	28.1	11.4	100
2018	319	27.2	11.7	100
2019	325	28.2	11.4	99.1
2020	353	34.4	10.2	99.2
2021	357	24.9	14.3	99.2
2022	375	30.8	12.1	99.2
2023	338	27.7	12.1	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lift For Life Academy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	315	27.5	11.4	84.8
2013	320	25.4	12.5	82.5
2014	326	29.4	11.0	82.8
2015	318	29.0	10.9	100
2016	342	28.0	12.2	99.1
2017	321	28.1	11.4	100
2018	319	27.2	11.7	100
2019	325	28.2	11.4	99.1
2020	353	34.4	10.2	99.2
2021	357	24.9	14.3	99.2
2022	375	30.8	12.1	99.2
2023	338	27.7	12.1	99.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lift For Life Academy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$875 (6.7%)	$12,246 (93.3%)	$13,121
2020	$1,198 (9.6%)	$11,316 (90.4%)	$12,513
2021	$1,381 (12.7%)	$9,512 (87.3%)	$10,893
2022	$1,977 (14.4%)	$11,737 (85.6%)	$13,714

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lift For Life Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 291^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 264^th of 352 High schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Lift For Life Academy High School)	62.5	53.1	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lift For Life Academy)	62.5	53.1	9.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Lift For Life Academy High School)	29.1	4.7	24.4%
End of Course Biology I (Lift For Life Academy)	29.1	4.7	24.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	338	4%
African American	290	327	12.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	6	1	83.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	6	6
Two or More Races	19	4	78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	99.1%	0%

Schools Near Lift For Life Academy High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lift For Life Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1731 S Broadway	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lift For Life Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 231-2337	338	28	12.1	99.1%	6 (1.8%)	327 (96.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	44.8	184^th of 378 public high schools	51.3%		24.4	264^th of 352 public high schools	25.0%	80							80.4	19.0				$13,714	$1,977	$11,737
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.	Public	6-12	2156 Russell Blvd	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 773-0027	559	40	13.9	99.5%	235 (42.0%)	211 (37.7%)	63 (11.3%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)								(n/a)	86.3	73.3	82.3	85.3	82.6	80.8	54.8					$15,462	$644	$14,818
Confluence Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	310 North 15 Street	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 588-1088	393	30	13.1	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	360 (91.6%)	21 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4.9	369^th of 378 public high schools	2.4%		4.1	339^th of 352 public high schools	3.7%	30							5.3	2.9	9.0			$17,866	$5,260	$12,606
Vo. Technical Tuition	Public	10-12	801 N 11th St	Saint Louis	63101	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 345-4452	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
KIPP St. Louis High	Public, Charter	9-12	706 N Jefferson Ave.	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1030	515	62	8.2	99.4%	9 (1.7%)	487 (94.6%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	6.1	359^th of 378 public high schools	5.0%		5.2	334^th of 352 public high schools	5.1%	25							4.7	1.0	22.0			$14,469	$5,581	$8,888
Roosevelt High	Public	9-12	3230 Hartford St	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 776-6040	460	35	13.0	99.3%	34 (7.4%)	365 (79.3%)	49 (10.7%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.6	362^nd of 378 public high schools	4.2%		4.2	337^th of 352 public high schools	4.3%	25							4.4	2.9			6.9	$16,632	$999	$15,633
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio	Public	9-12	4939 Kemper Ave.	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 696-2290	334	21	15.9	99.1%	140 (41.9%)	132 (39.5%)	26 (7.8%)	31 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	88.4	11^th of 378 public high schools	97.1%		89.1	8^th of 352 public high schools	97.7%	3							65.6			81.7	81.5	$13,987	$444	$13,543
MO School for the Blind - High School	Public	9-12	3815 Magnolia Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	Mo School For The Blind	No	No	No	No	(314) 776-4320	30	10	3.0	10.0%	23 (76.7%)	7 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Carnahan School Of The Future	Public	12	4041 S Broadway	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 457-0582	149	11	13.4	98.0%	5 (3.4%)	142 (95.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$18,185	$657	$17,528
Hogan St Regional Youth Center	Public	6-12	1839 Hogan St	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(314) 241-7525	11	1	11.0	72.7%	4 (36.4%)	7 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lift For Life Academy High School

What is the racial makeup of Lift For Life Academy High School?

Students at Lift For Life Academy High School are 97% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

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Is Lift For Life Academy High School a good school?

Lift For Life Academy High School ranks 184^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lift For Life Academy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Lift For Life Academy High School.

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