Grand Center Arts Academy High

Summary:

Grand Center Arts Academy High is a public charter high school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 417 students. 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.

Grand Center Arts Academy High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with academic performance significantly below state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.1% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 77.9% to 94.7%, generally lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has had a chronic absenteeism rate between 43.9% and 61.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

While Grand Center Arts Academy High may have some unique characteristics, such as its focus on the arts, these do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school serves a predominantly low-income, African American student population, and its performance is similar to other low-performing schools in the area, such as Beaumont CTE High School and Vashon High. In contrast, Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience and Metro High, both public magnet schools in the St. Louis City district, significantly outperform Grand Center Arts Academy High on academic measures.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103-1029

(314) 533-1791

District: Confluence Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
293^rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,829

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.8%

White:

13.7%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Center Arts Academy High ranks worse than 77.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Center Arts Academy High 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 (77.8%), White (13.7%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Center Arts Academy High is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Grand Center Arts Academy High employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Center Arts Academy High is $14,829.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Center Arts Academy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Center Arts Academy High 293^rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Grand Center Arts Academy High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status 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 Grand Center Arts Academy High

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Rank History for all students at Grand Center Arts Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	21.62	280^th	358	21.8%
2022	25.86	263^rd	361	27.1%
2023	13.42	310^th	352	11.9%
2024	22.89	293^rd	378	22.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Center Arts Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	52.86	132^nd	368	64.1%
2021	37.70	160^th	255	37.3%
2022	46.30	130^th	250	48.0%
2023	25.45	216^th	268	19.4%
2024	42.34	153^rd	274	44.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Grand Center Arts Academy High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	50.42	47^th	106	55.7%
2021	25.95	86^th	96	10.4%
2022	35.54	79^th	105	24.8%
2023	24.38	83^rd	99	16.2%
2024	42.73	55^th	105	47.6%

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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 Grand Center Arts Academy High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	60	297	1	26	1	5	390
2021	60	287	0	28	2	10	387
2022	68	291	2	24	1	15	401
2023	72	309	2	20	1	13	417
2024	52	295	2	14	1	15	379

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 Grand Center Arts Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	390	33.5	11.6	99.2
2021	387	35.2	10.9	99.2
2022	401	36.8	10.8	99.3
2023	417	35.5	11.7	100
2024	379	36.2	10.4	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 Grand Center Arts Academy High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	390	33.5	11.6	99.2
2021	387	35.2	10.9	99.2
2022	401	36.8	10.8	99.3
2023	417	35.5	11.7	100
2024	379	36.2	10.4	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 Grand Center Arts Academy High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,084 (8.6%)	$11,548 (91.4%)	$12,632
2020	$997 (7.5%)	$12,367 (92.5%)	$13,364
2021	$2,451 (17.7%)	$11,379 (82.3%)	$13,830
2022	$3,928 (26.5%)	$10,901 (73.5%)	$14,829

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Center Arts Academy High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Grand Center Arts Academy High)	7	14.3	7.3%
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 (Grand Center Arts Academy High)	29.1	15.6	13.5%
End of Course Biology I (Confluence Academies)	14	6	8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Schools Near Grand Center Arts Academy High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
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
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
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
Metro High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4015 McPherson Ave	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 534-3894	333	24	13.8	100.0%	171 (51.4%)	101 (30.3%)	20 (6.0%)	32 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	98.7	1^st of 378 public high schools	99.7%		97.5	1^st of 352 public high schools	99.7%		88.6	92.4	98.5	95.0	$14,312	$523	$13,789
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
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
Sumner High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4248 Cottage Ave	Saint Louis	63113	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 371-1048	326	23	14.1	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	316 (96.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5.7	360^th of 378 public high schools	4.8%		2.9	348^th of 352 public high schools	1.1%	12	1.2	1.9	22.1	6.3	$16,512	$1,012	$15,500
Beaumont Cte High School	Public	9-12	3836 Natural Bridge Ave	Saint Louis	63107	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-2410	415	2	171.4	100.0%	48 (11.6%)	201 (48.4%)	132 (31.8%)	34 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.8	370^th of 378 public high schools	2.1%		3.9	340^th of 352 public high schools	3.4%	30	1.6		11.8	5.5	$39,093	$3,973	$35,120
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Center Arts Academy High

Is Grand Center Arts Academy High a good school?

Grand Center Arts Academy High ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Center Arts Academy High?

Students at Grand Center Arts Academy High are 78% African American, 14% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Grand Center Arts Academy High in?

Confluence Academies

How many students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Grand Center Arts Academy High.

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