Confluence Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Confluence Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 393 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Confluence Academies district, which is ranked 352 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Confluence Preparatory Academy consistently performs poorly on state assessments, with only 5.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 14.4% for the Confluence Academies district and 41.5% for the state of Missouri. The school also has declining four-year graduation rates, dropping from 90.9% in 2022-2023 to 88.6% in 2023-2024, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, Confluence Preparatory Academy has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.9% to 64.5% in recent years, and its performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, is particularly concerning.

When comparing Confluence Preparatory Academy to other nearby schools, such as Grand Center Arts Academy High, which is in the same district, it becomes clear that Confluence Preparatory Academy is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. Despite the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $13,764 to $17,866 per student over the past few years, Confluence Preparatory Academy has not shown any meaningful improvement in its performance over time, suggesting that the school may need to implement more comprehensive and effective strategies to address the root causes of its challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2378

(314) 588-1088

District: Confluence Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,866

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Confluence Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Confluence Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 97.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Confluence Preparatory Academy 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Confluence Preparatory Academy is 11. (See more...)

Compare Confluence Preparatory Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Confluence Preparatory Academy is $17,866.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Confluence Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Confluence Preparatory Academy 369^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Confluence Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Confluence Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Confluence Academies 352^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	0.38	633^rd	633	0.0%
2015	3.13	581^st	585	0.7%
2016	2.86	428^th	435	1.6%
2019	0.69	586^th	587	0.2%

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

Rank History for Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	28.46	437^th	528	17.2%
2012	3.29	504^th	522	3.4%
2013	11.10	492^nd	523	5.9%
2014	2.32	500^th	521	4.0%
2015	2.93	488^th	504	3.2%
2016	0.61	396^th	401	1.2%
2018	11.91	449^th	468	4.1%
2019	3.05	449^th	460	2.4%
2021	3.32	357^th	358	0.3%
2022	4.36	357^th	361	1.1%
2023	4.08	339^th	352	3.7%
2024	4.85	369^th	378	2.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	21.47	338^th	382	11.5%
2019	5.31	363^rd	368	1.4%
2021	13.87	248^th	255	2.7%
2022	25.84	203^rd	250	18.8%
2023	9.74	265^th	268	1.1%
2024	10.21	270^th	274	1.5%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.68	93^rd	103	9.7%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.19	83^rd	111	25.2%
2019	10.49	99^th	106	6.6%
2021	26.15	85^th	96	11.5%
2022	35.12	80^th	105	23.8%
2023	22.29	89^th	99	10.1%
2024	16.25	104^th	105	1.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.72	68^th	70	2.9%

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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 Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	4	79	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	84
2010	4	217	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	233
2011	10	410	2	15	0	0	0	437
2012	5	478	2	14	0	0	5	504
2013	5	439	3	17	0	0	3	467
2014	9	486	1	15	0	0	1	512
2015	4	456	2	10	0	0	1	473
2016	2	609	0	9	0	0	6	626
2017	1	748	0	8	0	0	3	760
2018	3	696	0	3	0	0	1	703
2019	5	663	0	3	0	0	1	672
2020	1	405	0	7	0	0	0	413
2021	1	378	0	5	0	0	2	386
2022	4	380	1	12	0	0	7	404
2023	7	360	1	21	1	0	3	393
2024	6	305	1	33	1	0	7	353

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 Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	84	9.8	8.5	81
2010	233	17.0	13.7	90.1
2011	437	32.1	13.6	82.6
2012	504	34.0	14.7	88.3
2013	467	36.0	12.9	84.6
2014	512	45.5	11.2	94.9
2015	473	42.0	11.2	100
2016	626	47.0	13.3	100
2017	760	56.2	13.5	100
2018	703	53.2	13.2	100
2019	672	46.7	14.3	99.6
2020	413	29.2	14.1	99.3
2021	386	30.7	12.5	99.2
2022	404	33.3	12.1	99.3
2023	393	29.8	13.1	100
2024	353	32.0	11.0	100

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 Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	84	9.8	8.5	81
2010	233	17.0	13.7	90.1
2011	437	32.1	13.6	82.6
2012	504	34.0	14.7	88.3
2013	467	36.0	12.9	84.6
2014	512	45.5	11.2	94.9
2015	473	42.0	11.2	100
2016	626	47.0	13.3	100
2017	760	56.2	13.5	100
2018	703	53.2	13.2	100
2019	672	46.7	14.3	99.6
2020	413	29.2	14.1	99.3
2021	386	30.7	12.5	99.2
2022	404	33.3	12.1	99.3
2023	393	29.8	13.1	100
2024	353	32.0	11.0	100

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 Confluence Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,316 (9.6%)	$12,448 (90.4%)	$13,764
2020	$1,832 (12.2%)	$13,202 (87.8%)	$15,035
2021	$3,678 (23.0%)	$12,304 (77.0%)	$15,982
2022	$5,260 (29.4%)	$12,606 (70.6%)	$17,866

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Confluence Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 449^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 339^th of 352 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Confluence Preparatory Academy)	2.6	4.4	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Confluence Academies)	3.7	8.4	4.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Confluence Preparatory Academy)	0	1.2	1.2%
End of Course Biology I (Confluence Academies)	14	6	8%
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	672	393	41.5%
African American	663	360	45.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	21	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	7	40%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	100%	0.4%

Schools Near Confluence Preparatory Academy

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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 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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	353	32	11.0	100.0%	6 (1.7%)	305 (86.4%)	33 (9.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	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 ()	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	434	51	8.4	100.0%	5 (1.2%)	409 (94.2%)	16 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	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
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	23	1	23.0	87.0%	11 (47.8%)	12 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	345	31	11.0	100.0%	4 (1.2%)	338 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	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
Vashon High	Public	9-12	3035 Cass Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-9487	616	40	15.4	100.0%	6 (1.0%)	608 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.9	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		3	347^th of 352 public high schools	1.4%	29							2.5	2.4	4.6	3.5	$14,340	$808	$13,533
Miller Career Academy	Public	9-12	1000 N Grand	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 371-0394	537	48	11.1	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	517 (96.3%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.8	353^rd of 378 public high schools	6.6%		3.4	344^th of 352 public high schools	2.3%	9							11.0	3.9	21.1		$15,518	$442	$15,076
Grand Center Arts Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	711 North Grand Avenue	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-1791	379	36	10.4	100.0%	52 (13.7%)	295 (77.8%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	22.9	293^rd of 378 public high schools	22.5%		13.4	310^th of 352 public high schools	11.9%	17							24.1	20.1			$14,829	$3,928	$10,901
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	580	42	13.8	100.0%	246 (42.4%)	219 (37.8%)	64 (11.0%)	19 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.3%)								(n/a)	86.3	73.3	82.3	85.3	82.6	80.8	54.8				$15,462	$644	$14,818
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	3847 Enright Avenue	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 552-2219	15	2	7.5	80.0%	1 (6.7%)	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$36,078	$412	$35,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Confluence Preparatory Academy

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Is Confluence Preparatory Academy a good school?

Confluence Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Confluence Preparatory Academy?

Students at Confluence Preparatory Academy are 86% African American, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

How many students attend Confluence Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Confluence Preparatory Academy.

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