Hazelwood West High

Summary:

Hazelwood West High is a public high school in Hazelwood, Missouri, serving 2,042 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 329 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hazelwood West High faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (65.67%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like St. Charles High and Pattonville Senior High. Academically, Hazelwood West consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.9% to 48.4%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (54.26%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Hazelwood West High's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, and the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 183 to 341 out of Missouri high schools. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the racial disparities in academic performance and the overall challenges the school faces. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including resource allocation and collaboration with the broader community to support the success of all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Wildcat Ln
       Hazelwood, MO  63042-1180


(314) 953-5800

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,169 Help


Feeder schools for Hazelwood West High:

Elementary:    Armstrong Elementary
    Garrett Elementary
    Lawson Elementary
    Lusher Elementary
    More...
Middle:    Northwest Middle
    West Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  2,042

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.7%
White:
21.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.3% Help


 See top rated Missouri high schools

 Compare Hazelwood West High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Hazelwood West High ranks worse than 70.5% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Hazelwood School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.78. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hazelwood West High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Hazelwood West High has the largest high school student body size in the Hazelwood School District. Racial makeup is: African American (65.7%), White (21.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 54.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hazelwood West High is 18.8, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Hazelwood School District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Hazelwood West High employs 108.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hazelwood West High is $11,169, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Hazelwood School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hazelwood West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood West High 248th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Hazelwood West High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Gifted and Talented students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 329th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Hazelwood West High.

What do you think?

Your rating for Hazelwood West High?

Rank History for Hazelwood West High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.02 301st 534 43.6%
2007 41.22 365th 538 32.2%
2008 40.41 367th 539 31.9%
2009 44.09 295th 507 41.8%
2010 42.08 325th 516 37.0%
2011 41.57 338th 528 36.0%
2012 30.31 426th 522 18.4%
2013 39.06 361st 523 31.0%
2014 28.91 434th 521 16.7%
2015 42.57 310th 504 38.5%
2016 49.14 202nd 401 49.6%
2017 43.46 245th 404 39.4%
2018 39.97 281st 468 40.0%
2019 30.90 341st 460 25.9%
2021 26.13 262nd 358 26.8%
2022 42.64 183rd 361 49.3%
2023 29.78 248th 352 29.5%
See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.15 9th 59 84.7%
2021 45.04 9th 23 60.9%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.85 6th 33 81.8%
2023 42.10 22nd 42 47.6%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.22 38th 127 70.1%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 228th 382 40.3%
2019 28.43 293rd 368 20.4%
2021 28.37 197th 255 22.7%
2022 56.32 89th 250 64.4%
2023 41.27 152nd 268 43.3%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.63 67th 95 29.5%
2019 31.29 75th 103 27.2%
2021 26.43 104th 129 19.4%
2022 76.21 21st 111 81.1%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.96 61st 100 39.0%
2019 32.16 85th 96 11.5%
2021 55.71 27th 50 46.0%
2022 49.59 23rd 45 48.9%
2023 15.08 43rd 47 8.5%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 28th 38 26.3%
2019 51.97 21st 38 44.7%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 52nd 111 53.2%
2019 45.69 60th 106 43.4%
2021 54.90 31st 96 67.7%
2022 74.35 19th 105 81.9%
2023 53.77 31st 99 68.7%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.49 22nd 84 73.8%
2019 39.76 54th 91 40.7%
2021 36.33 20th 40 50.0%
2023 22.81 59th 64 7.8%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hazelwood West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.63 72nd 440 83.6%
2019 51.43 155th 430 64.0%
2021 44.24 147th 309 52.4%
2022 66.69 52nd 310 83.2%
2023 51.34 93rd 302 69.2%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

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.

Hazelwood West High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 



Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Hazelwood West High

Help
Compare
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 2169 2169
1992 1849 310 35 25 3 n/a n/a 0 2222
1993 1875 328 26 27 1 n/a n/a 0 2257
1994 1866 329 23 19 2 n/a n/a 0 2239
1995 2024 300 26 23 3 n/a n/a 0 2376
1996 2024 300 26 23 3 n/a n/a 0 2376
1997 2065 310 35 24 3 n/a n/a 0 2437
1998 2132 351 39 23 3 n/a n/a 0 2548
1999 2108 365 37 24 3 n/a n/a 0 2537
2000 2087 369 42 27 2 n/a n/a 0 2527
2001 2030 400 48 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2517
2002 2071 485 52 46 1 n/a n/a 0 2655
2003 2071 485 52 46 1 n/a n/a 0 2655
2004 2067 590 42 55 0 n/a n/a 0 2754
2005 1322 358 26 43 0 n/a n/a 0 1749
2006 1387 466 26 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1924
2007 1409 520 34 50 0 n/a n/a 0 2013
2008 1563 863 38 62 2 n/a n/a 0 2528
2009 1462 896 47 58 3 n/a n/a 0 2466
2010 1337 917 52 72 0 n/a n/a 0 2378
2011 1221 949 41 71 2 1 0 0 2285
2012 1190 959 39 66 2 0 2 0 2258
2013 1123 1002 37 63 3 1 7 0 2236
2014 1052 999 34 64 2 1 8 0 2160
2015 1024 1064 31 75 1 1 12 0 2208
2016 983 1141 35 70 3 2 16 0 2250
2017 903 1160 37 71 4 3 23 0 2201
2018 785 1171 42 69 3 5 37 0 2112
2019 689 1260 38 66 4 5 50 0 2112
2020 648 1282 35 67 2 7 63 0 2104
2021 617 1292 29 85 2 5 60 0 2090
2022 542 1381 26 110 2 2 81 0 2144
2023 436 1341 39 108 3 0 115 0 2042

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 Hazelwood West High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 2169 124.0 17.4 n/a
1992 2222 122.2 18.1 n/a
1993 2257 120.2 18.8 3.9
1994 2239 121.6 18.4 4.6
1995 2376 127.5 18.6 10.6
1996 2376 127.5 18.6 10.6
1997 2437 132.5 18.4 8
1998 2548 135.7 18.8 8.7
1999 2537 132.9 19.1 13.8
2000 2527 130.9 19.3 12.2
2001 2517 137.2 18.3 11.8
2002 2655 144.6 18.4 21.7
2003 2655 144.6 18.4 21.7
2004 2754 138.2 19.9 21.7
2005 1749 90.9 19.2 19.6
2006 1924 88.1 21.8 22.8
2007 2013 87.1 23.1 24.2
2008 2528 113.4 22.3 30.5
2009 2466 133.2 18.5 35.9
2010 2378 135.4 17.5 38.1
2011 2285 150.9 15.1 42.2
2012 2258 125.3 18.0 n/a
2013 2236 124.7 17.9 44.2
2014 2160 124.6 17.3 51.9
2015 2208 127.0 17.3 44.3
2016 2250 128.0 17.5 48.9
2017 2201 126.0 17.4 39.8
2018 2112 124.7 16.9 55
2019 2112 122.5 17.2 39.2
2020 2104 119.2 17.6 55.6
2021 2090 111.9 18.6 56.5
2022 2144 111.0 19.3 48.4
2023 2042 108.3 18.8 54.3

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 Hazelwood West High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 2169 124.0 17.4 n/a
1992 2222 122.2 18.1 n/a
1993 2257 120.2 18.8 3.9
1994 2239 121.6 18.4 4.6
1995 2376 127.5 18.6 10.6
1996 2376 127.5 18.6 10.6
1997 2437 132.5 18.4 8
1998 2548 135.7 18.8 8.7
1999 2537 132.9 19.1 13.8
2000 2527 130.9 19.3 12.2
2001 2517 137.2 18.3 11.8
2002 2655 144.6 18.4 21.7
2003 2655 144.6 18.4 21.7
2004 2754 138.2 19.9 21.7
2005 1749 90.9 19.2 19.6
2006 1924 88.1 21.8 22.8
2007 2013 87.1 23.1 24.2
2008 2528 113.4 22.3 30.5
2009 2466 133.2 18.5 35.9
2010 2378 135.4 17.5 38.1
2011 2285 150.9 15.1 42.2
2012 2258 125.3 18.0 n/a
2013 2236 124.7 17.9 44.2
2014 2160 124.6 17.3 51.9
2015 2208 127.0 17.3 44.3
2016 2250 128.0 17.5 48.9
2017 2201 126.0 17.4 39.8
2018 2112 124.7 16.9 55
2019 2112 122.5 17.2 39.2
2020 2104 119.2 17.6 55.6
2021 2090 111.9 18.6 56.5
2022 2144 111.0 19.3 48.4
2023 2042 108.3 18.8 54.3

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 Hazelwood West High

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $73 (0.7%) $9,981 (99.3%) $10,054
2020 $98 (0.9%) $10,358 (99.1%) $10,456
2021 $289 (2.6%) $10,929 (97.4%) $11,218
2022 $3,214 (28.8%) $7,955 (71.2%) $11,169

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hazelwood West 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 341st of 460 High schoolsRanks 248th of 352 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hazelwood West High)32.219.9
 12.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hazelwood)32.329.5
 2.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Hazelwood West High)30.928.3
 2.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Hazelwood)24.321.3
 3%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Hazelwood West High)4848.4
 0.4%
   End of Course English II (Hazelwood)43.441.5
 1.9%
   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 Students21122042
 3.3%
African American12601341
 6.4%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian3839
 2.6%
Hispanic66108
 63.6%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White689436
 36.7%
Two or More Races50115
 130%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%54.3%
 15.1%


Schools Near Hazelwood West High









Frequently Asked Questions about Hazelwood West High

Students at Hazelwood West High are 66% African American, 21% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Hazelwood West High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Armstrong Elementary
Elementary : Garrett Elementary
Elementary : Lawson Elementary
Elementary : Lusher Elementary
Elementary : McCurdy Elementary
Elementary : McNair Elementary
Elementary : Russell Elementary
Elementary : Walker Elementary
Middle : Northwest Middle
Middle : West Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,042 students attended Hazelwood West High.

Hazelwood West High ranks 248th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


Rate Hazelwood West High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Hazelwood West High!




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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
s12_291383000625 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 33 milliseconds.