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Hawthorn High School

Summary:

Hawthorn High School is a small public charter high school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 59 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 84.75% of students identifying as such, and a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94.92% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite having a relatively high spending per student of $30,399 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7 students per teacher, Hawthorn High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 17.6% of students were proficient or better in Algebra I and 25% were proficient or better in Biology I, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's performance on these tests has been declining over the past two years, and its statewide ranking has also been low, ranking 272 out of 352 Missouri high schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 330 out of 361 in the previous year.

Hawthorn High School's academic performance is significantly lower than the nearby schools, including Metro High, which is ranked as one of the top-performing high schools in the state. This underperformance is particularly concerning given the school's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, which are typically associated with better academic outcomes. The combination of these factors suggests that there may be underlying issues beyond just resources and staffing that are contributing to the school's challenges, and further investigation into the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support services for students may be necessary to identify and address the root causes of the underperformance.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd
       Saint Louis, MO  63113-1123

(314) 361-5323

District: Hawthorn Leadership School Girls

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 352 Missouri Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,399 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.7%
Two or more races:
6.8%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawthorn High School ranks worse than 77.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hawthorn High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.7%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn High School is 7. (See more...)
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Compare Hawthorn High School employs 8.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn High School is $30,399.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hawthorn High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn High School 272nd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Hawthorn High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Hawthorn Leadership School Girls:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Leadership School Girls 346th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hawthorn High School

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.87 330th 361 8.6%
2023 23.45 272nd 352 22.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.50 233rd 250 6.8%
2023 43.05 136th 268 49.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hawthorn High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.39 87th 105 17.1%
2023 50.55 34th 99 65.7%
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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.

Hawthorn High School Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorn High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 3 53 0 1 0 0 3 0 60
2020 2 38 0 1 0 0 2 0 43
2021 3 51 0 2 0 0 3 0 59
2022 3 49 1 2 0 0 1 0 56
2023 2 50 0 2 1 0 4 0 59

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 Hawthorn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 60 9.8 6.0 95
2020 43 6.8 6.2 93
2021 59 5.9 10.0 94.9
2022 56 9.4 5.9 94.6
2023 59 8.4 7.0 94.9

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 Hawthorn High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 60 9.8 6.0 95
2020 43 6.8 6.2 93
2021 59 5.9 10.0 94.9
2022 56 9.4 5.9 94.6
2023 59 8.4 7.0 94.9

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 Hawthorn High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,405 (6.1%) $21,671 (93.9%) $23,076
2020 $2,561 (9.6%) $24,212 (90.4%) $26,774
2021 $3,354 (16.2%) $17,359 (83.8%) $20,713
2022 $8,829 (29.0%) $21,570 (71.0%) $30,399

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorn High School

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Hawthorn High School)825
 17%
   End of Course Biology I (Hawthorn Leadership School Girls)825
 17%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6059
 1.7%
African American5350
 5.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%94.9%
 0.1%




Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn High School

Students at Hawthorn High School are 85% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Hawthorn High School ranks in the bottom 22.7% of Missouri schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 59 students attended Hawthorn High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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