Hancock Senior High

Summary:

Hancock Senior High is a public high school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 389 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hancock Place District, which is ranked 216 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock Senior High has a relatively diverse student population, with 57.07% White, 22.62% African American, and 7.71% Hispanic students. However, the school has struggled academically compared to the state and nearby districts, with lower proficiency rates in Algebra I (28.7%) and Biology I (39.8%) than the district (37.5% and 39.8%) and the state (41.5% and 38.5%). Additionally, Hancock Senior High has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91% to 99.26% over the past three school years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Lindbergh Senior High (12.04%) and Oakville Senior High (22.13%).

Despite these challenges, Hancock Senior High has shown strengths in supporting certain student subgroups, ranking 22nd out of 96 Missouri high schools for African American students and 50th out of 268 Missouri high schools for low socioeconomic status students in recent years. The school has also seen an increase in spending per student, from $11,912 in 2019-2020 to $13,298 in 2021-2022, which may indicate a focus on resource allocation to support student learning. While Hancock Senior High's performance is generally lower than higher-performing nearby schools, it outperforms some nearby schools in the St. Louis City district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 229 W Ripa Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63125-2721


(314) 544-1300

District: Hancock Place

SchoolDigger Rank:
172nd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,298 Help


Feeder schools for Hancock Senior High:

Elementary:    Hancock Place Elementary
Middle:    Hancock Place Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
African American:
22.6%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hancock Senior High ranks better than 51.1% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hancock Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), African American (22.6%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock Senior High is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Hancock Senior High employs 26.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock Senior High is $13,298.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hancock Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Senior High 172nd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Hancock Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hancock Place:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock Place 216th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hancock Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.47 449th 534 15.9%
2007 25.02 462nd 538 14.1%
2008 30.79 428th 539 20.6%
2009 31.96 388th 507 23.5%
2010 41.55 332nd 516 35.7%
2011 24.41 457th 528 13.4%
2012 43.09 332nd 522 36.4%
2013 40.18 351st 523 32.9%
2014 49.28 258th 521 50.5%
2015 39.36 336th 504 33.3%
2016 34.97 290th 401 27.7%
2017 57.30 171st 404 57.7%
2018 58.27 135th 468 71.2%
2019 39.85 274th 460 40.4%
2021 27.09 256th 358 28.5%
2022 36.55 213th 361 41.0%
2023 43.39 172nd 352 51.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.43 25th 382 93.5%
2019 59.39 90th 368 75.5%
2021 51.43 98th 255 61.6%
2022 67.41 51st 250 79.6%
2023 68.60 50th 268 81.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.56 35th 103 66.0%
2021 73.96 22nd 129 82.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.68 10th 111 91.0%
2019 47.12 57th 106 46.2%
2021 62.85 22nd 96 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.96 48th 91 47.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hancock Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.19 183rd 440 58.4%
2019 33.38 295th 430 31.4%
2021 21.81 250th 309 19.1%
2022 41.48 159th 310 48.7%
2023 44.83 118th 302 60.9%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hancock Senior 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 612 612
1992 565 117 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1993 584 111 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 567 111 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 492 129 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1996 492 129 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1997 295 67 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 300 70 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 315 83 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 337 82 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 348 73 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 377 78 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 377 78 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 391 75 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 378 87 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 393 77 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 381 93 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 413 115 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2009 386 118 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 384 111 3 17 2 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 360 108 3 18 2 0 1 0 492
2012 354 91 6 12 2 0 6 0 471
2013 310 16 5 18 2 0 12 0 363
2014 299 77 4 17 3 0 14 0 414
2015 279 75 2 17 3 0 17 0 393
2016 274 88 1 22 1 0 19 0 405
2017 282 90 1 26 1 0 24 0 424
2018 245 83 2 39 1 0 32 0 402
2019 254 82 3 40 2 0 31 0 412
2020 249 98 5 39 1 0 42 0 434
2021 244 93 6 39 0 1 40 0 423
2022 233 90 7 31 0 2 41 0 404
2023 222 88 5 30 0 2 42 0 389

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 Hancock Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 612 36.0 17.0 n/a
1992 690 37.0 18.6 n/a
1993 701 35.0 20.0 n/a
1994 681 35.5 19.2 0
1995 632 35.6 17.8 n/a
1996 632 35.6 17.8 n/a
1997 370 21.5 17.2 27.8
1998 380 23.7 16.0 30.5
1999 408 25.2 16.2 38.5
2000 434 27.5 15.8 44.9
2001 433 28.0 15.5 35.8
2002 474 31.6 15.0 41.4
2003 474 31.6 15.0 41.4
2004 473 34.4 13.8 48.2
2005 470 29.3 16.0 45.3
2006 476 28.5 16.7 42.6
2007 485 27.4 17.7 44.9
2008 543 29.0 18.7 44.9
2009 523 28.7 18.2 42.6
2010 517 29.8 17.3 47
2011 492 31.7 15.4 47.2
2012 471 27.3 17.1 50.1
2013 363 22.8 15.9 64.2
2014 414 23.1 17.8 75.6
2015 393 24.0 16.3 96.7
2016 405 25.0 16.2 99.3
2017 424 24.9 17.0 99.8
2018 402 24.7 16.2 100
2019 412 24.0 17.1 99.3
2020 434 23.8 18.1 99.3
2021 423 25.1 16.7 97.6
2022 404 26.3 15.3 99.3
2023 389 26.1 14.8 91

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 Hancock Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 612 36.0 17.0 n/a
1992 690 37.0 18.6 n/a
1993 701 35.0 20.0 n/a
1994 681 35.5 19.2 0
1995 632 35.6 17.8 n/a
1996 632 35.6 17.8 n/a
1997 370 21.5 17.2 27.8
1998 380 23.7 16.0 30.5
1999 408 25.2 16.2 38.5
2000 434 27.5 15.8 44.9
2001 433 28.0 15.5 35.8
2002 474 31.6 15.0 41.4
2003 474 31.6 15.0 41.4
2004 473 34.4 13.8 48.2
2005 470 29.3 16.0 45.3
2006 476 28.5 16.7 42.6
2007 485 27.4 17.7 44.9
2008 543 29.0 18.7 44.9
2009 523 28.7 18.2 42.6
2010 517 29.8 17.3 47
2011 492 31.7 15.4 47.2
2012 471 27.3 17.1 50.1
2013 363 22.8 15.9 64.2
2014 414 23.1 17.8 75.6
2015 393 24.0 16.3 96.7
2016 405 25.0 16.2 99.3
2017 424 24.9 17.0 99.8
2018 402 24.7 16.2 100
2019 412 24.0 17.1 99.3
2020 434 23.8 18.1 99.3
2021 423 25.1 16.7 97.6
2022 404 26.3 15.3 99.3
2023 389 26.1 14.8 91

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 Hancock Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $70 (0.6%) $12,288 (99.4%) $12,359
2020 $284 (2.4%) $11,628 (97.6%) $11,912
2021 $418 (3.2%) $12,684 (96.8%) $13,103
2022 $2,191 (16.5%) $11,106 (83.5%) $13,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock Senior 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 274th of 460 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 352 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hancock Senior High)42.928.7
 14.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hancock Place)52.937.5
 15.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Hancock Senior High)32.439.8
 7.4%
   End of Course Biology I (Hancock Place)32.439.8
 7.4%
   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 Students412389
 5.6%
African American8288
 7.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic4030
 25%
Pacific Islander02
White254222
 12.6%
Two or More Races3142
 35.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%91%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Hancock Senior High.

Hancock Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hancock Place Elementary
Middle : Hancock Place Middle

Students at Hancock Senior High are 57% White, 23% African American, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Hancock Senior High ranks 172nd of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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