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McCluer High

Summary:

McCluer High is a public high school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,181 students. The school is part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District, which is ranked 308 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCluer High consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Missouri, with only 2.3% of its students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 15.2% in the district and 41.5% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 94 out of 99 and 261 out of 268 Missouri high schools, respectively, in these subgroups. This is likely due to the school's extremely high percentage of students (99.75%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While McCluer High is struggling academically, there are some nearby schools within the same district that are performing significantly better, such as Steam Academy at MSB High School, which ranked 52 out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 and had much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. This suggests that the challenges faced by McCluer High may be specific to the school itself, rather than being a district-wide issue, and that there may be opportunities for the school to learn from the success of its higher-performing counterparts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1896 S Florissant Rd
       Florissant, MO  63031-8311

(314) 506-9400

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
346th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,956 Help


Feeder schools for McCluer High:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Griffith Elementary
    Lee Hamilton Elementary
    Walnut Grove Elementary
Middle:    Ferguson Middle
    Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,181

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCluer High ranks worse than 98.3% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.29. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McCluer High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 McCluer High has the largest high school student body size in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. Racial makeup is: African American (89.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCluer High is 14.6. 2 high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCluer High is $14,956, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCluer High:

SchoolDigger ranks McCluer High 346th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See McCluer High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 308th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCluer High

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Rank History for all students at McCluer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.39 468th 534 12.4%
2007 13.77 496th 538 7.8%
2008 15.33 494th 539 8.3%
2009 19.85 447th 507 11.8%
2010 11.70 486th 516 5.8%
2011 12.37 488th 528 7.6%
2012 9.01 494th 522 5.4%
2013 9.56 497th 523 5.0%
2014 11.54 486th 521 6.7%
2015 11.67 478th 504 5.2%
2016 17.69 361st 401 10.0%
2017 38.57 270th 404 33.2%
2018 23.72 390th 468 16.7%
2019 7.97 437th 460 5.0%
2021 4.86 353rd 358 1.4%
2022 5.47 351st 361 2.8%
2023 3.29 346th 352 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCluer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 266th 382 30.4%
2019 15.43 345th 368 6.3%
2021 13.90 247th 255 3.1%
2022 19.65 224th 250 10.4%
2023 11.77 261st 268 2.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCluer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.94 57th 95 40.0%
2019 13.11 91st 103 11.7%
2021 7.54 129th 129 0.0%
2022 8.53 111th 111 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at McCluer High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.14 69th 111 37.8%
2019 25.12 83rd 106 21.7%
2021 19.86 91st 96 5.2%
2022 27.21 89th 105 15.2%
2023 19.81 94th 99 5.1%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, April 1, 2012

Open Quote Ouch! this used to be a very good school in the 60s. Maybe you need to dig up some of those old teachers to see how its done. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Open Quote As a former student of McCluer High School (class of 2006), I can attest to the dedication of the teachers and staff there. I always felt cared about, and if I needed help, I could always find someone to guide me. You can really tell that the faculty put their hearts into teaching- for the most part, they are passionate and upbeat! McCluer was a great part of my life- after I graduated, I went to school to find that my level of education was on par with, if not surpassing, my peers who had gone to private schools. Students are encouraged to take advantage of their education and of the many opportunities presented to them. I've heard people speak badly about McCluer, and I think it gets a bad reputation for being in "North County." However, I bet that most of those people have not been to North County and certainly not to McCluer.
Okay, to end the rambling, McCluer is a great school with caring teachers and staff, and I am proud to be a Comet for life! Close Quote



Enrollment information for McCluer High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1377 1377
1992 753 587 13 7 10 n/a n/a 0 1370
1993 791 636 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1450
1994 769 725 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1531
1995 809 810 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1646
1996 809 810 14 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1646
1997 739 821 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1584
1998 776 851 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1653
1999 726 874 11 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1629
2000 738 894 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1656
2001 715 927 7 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1671
2002 595 1161 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1781
2003 595 1161 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1781
2004 476 1092 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1598
2005 408 1103 14 24 1 n/a n/a 0 1550
2006 353 1146 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1530
2007 279 1226 13 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1539
2008 268 1298 11 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1600
2009 232 1293 13 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1561
2010 183 1163 11 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1378
2011 119 1189 3 32 1 1 49 0 1394
2012 103 1153 6 25 0 1 35 0 1323
2013 96 1038 11 31 0 0 36 0 1212
2014 101 1088 10 30 0 0 45 0 1274
2015 91 1016 11 29 0 0 36 0 1183
2016 91 1011 9 29 1 0 33 0 1174
2017 77 966 8 24 0 0 32 0 1107
2018 57 966 6 25 0 1 27 0 1082
2019 45 938 3 35 1 0 24 0 1046
2020 29 1100 3 54 2 2 44 0 1234
2021 37 1042 4 56 2 2 49 0 1192
2022 31 1051 2 64 2 2 43 0 1195
2023 28 1052 0 54 2 1 44 0 1181

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 McCluer High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1377 84.9 16.2 n/a
1992 1370 76.6 17.8 8.9
1993 1450 74.8 19.4 13.5
1994 1531 81.6 18.8 15.5
1995 1646 86.0 19.1 26
1996 1646 86.0 19.1 26
1997 1584 84.8 18.7 25.9
1998 1653 88.1 18.8 24.1
1999 1629 90.4 18.0 27
2000 1656 93.2 17.8 33.4
2001 1671 94.6 17.7 37.4
2002 1781 93.7 19.0 43.6
2003 1781 93.7 19.0 43.6
2004 1598 89.3 17.9 48.7
2005 1550 80.2 19.3 50.1
2006 1530 80.3 19.1 52
2007 1539 81.7 18.8 58.3
2008 1600 80.6 19.9 56.8
2009 1561 108.0 14.5 57.4
2010 1378 82.5 16.7 64.8
2011 1394 76.7 18.1 64.9
2012 1323 79.1 16.7 65.7
2013 1212 77.0 15.7 68.2
2014 1274 77.3 16.4 75
2015 1183 76.0 15.5 100
2016 1174 74.0 15.8 100
2017 1107 74.2 14.9 100.2
2018 1082 73.7 14.6 100
2019 1046 68.8 15.1 99.7
2020 1234 79.7 15.4 99.8
2021 1192 73.1 16.2 99.7
2022 1195 73.7 16.1 99.7
2023 1181 80.4 14.6 99.7

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 McCluer High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1377 84.9 16.2 n/a
1992 1370 76.6 17.8 8.9
1993 1450 74.8 19.4 13.5
1994 1531 81.6 18.8 15.5
1995 1646 86.0 19.1 26
1996 1646 86.0 19.1 26
1997 1584 84.8 18.7 25.9
1998 1653 88.1 18.8 24.1
1999 1629 90.4 18.0 27
2000 1656 93.2 17.8 33.4
2001 1671 94.6 17.7 37.4
2002 1781 93.7 19.0 43.6
2003 1781 93.7 19.0 43.6
2004 1598 89.3 17.9 48.7
2005 1550 80.2 19.3 50.1
2006 1530 80.3 19.1 52
2007 1539 81.7 18.8 58.3
2008 1600 80.6 19.9 56.8
2009 1561 108.0 14.5 57.4
2010 1378 82.5 16.7 64.8
2011 1394 76.7 18.1 64.9
2012 1323 79.1 16.7 65.7
2013 1212 77.0 15.7 68.2
2014 1274 77.3 16.4 75
2015 1183 76.0 15.5 100
2016 1174 74.0 15.8 100
2017 1107 74.2 14.9 100.2
2018 1082 73.7 14.6 100
2019 1046 68.8 15.1 99.7
2020 1234 79.7 15.4 99.8
2021 1192 73.1 16.2 99.7
2022 1195 73.7 16.1 99.7
2023 1181 80.4 14.6 99.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCluer High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $18 (0.1%) $13,618 (99.9%) $13,636
2020 $479 (3.0%) $15,462 (97.0%) $15,941
2021 $522 (6.4%) $7,641 (93.6%) $8,163
2022 $1,222 (8.2%) $13,733 (91.8%) $14,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCluer High

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 437th of 460 High schoolsRanks 346th of 352 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (McCluer High)5.12.3
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ferguson-Florissant R-II)18.615.2
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (McCluer High)182.1
 15.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Ferguson-Florissant R-II)20.112.7
 7.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (McCluer High)22.913.8
 9.1%
   End of Course English II (Ferguson-Florissant R-II)32.530.2
 2.3%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10461181
 12.9%
African American9381052
 12.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic3554
 54.3%
Pacific Islander01
White4528
 37.8%
Two or More Races2444
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%99.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions about McCluer High

McCluer High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : Griffith Elementary
Elementary : Lee Hamilton Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Grove Elementary
Middle : Ferguson Middle
Middle : Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center

McCluer High ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Missouri high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,181 students attended McCluer High.

Students at McCluer High are 89% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.


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