Kirkwood Senior High

Summary:

Kirkwood Senior High is a public high school located in Kirkwood, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,775 students. The school is part of the Kirkwood R-VII District, which is ranked 13th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirkwood Senior High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with exceptional academic performance on state assessments. The school maintains an impressive 97.5% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average. While the school performs exceptionally well in serving its diverse student population, including Hispanic, White, and Disabled students, its performance for African American, Multi-racial, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is more mixed, suggesting the need for targeted interventions. Kirkwood Senior High spends a relatively high amount per student, around $12,302 to $14,453, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 16.0.

Compared to nearby schools, Kirkwood Senior High outperforms most in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. Schools like Maplewood-Richmond Heights High, Valley Park Senior High, and South High perform well but generally lag behind Kirkwood Senior High. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2021-2022 to 18.4% in 2022-2023, which requires further investigation and intervention.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 W Essex Ave
       Kirkwood, MO  63122-3608


(314) 213-6110

District: Kirkwood R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,453 Help


Feeder schools for Kirkwood Senior High:

Elementary:    F. P. Tillman Elementary
    George R. Robinson Elementary
    North Glendale Elementary
    W. W. Keysor Elementary
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Middle:    Nipher Middle
    North Kirkwood Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  1,737

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
African American:
11.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kirkwood Senior High ranks better than 88.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kirkwood Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 (75.8%), African American (11.4%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirkwood Senior High is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Kirkwood Senior High employs 134.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirkwood Senior High is $14,453.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kirkwood Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood Senior High 42nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Kirkwood Senior High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kirkwood R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood R-Vii 13th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kirkwood Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.13 35th 534 93.4%
2007 88.32 24th 538 95.5%
2008 81.79 45th 539 91.7%
2009 66.01 89th 507 82.4%
2010 74.83 44th 516 91.5%
2011 72.71 58th 528 89.0%
2012 78.77 27th 522 94.8%
2013 77.73 25th 523 95.2%
2014 63.61 123rd 521 76.4%
2015 76.33 47th 504 90.7%
2016 72.17 68th 401 83.0%
2017 89.09 21st 404 94.8%
2018 87.57 9th 468 98.1%
2019 90.38 10th 460 97.8%
2021 94.81 3rd 358 99.2%
2022 88.30 11th 361 97.0%
2023 75.86 32nd 352 90.9%
2024 74.56 42nd 378 88.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.33 14th 52 73.1%
2019 54.22 26th 59 55.9%
2024 40.41 21st 39 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.94 33rd 127 74.0%
2024 50.98 63rd 135 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 234th 382 38.7%
2019 48.83 165th 368 55.2%
2022 48.43 119th 250 52.4%
2023 20.19 235th 268 12.3%
2024 37.92 171st 274 37.6%
See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.98 5th 95 94.7%
2019 96.45 2nd 103 98.1%
2021 92.88 6th 129 95.3%
2022 98.05 3rd 111 97.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.66 20th 100 80.0%
2019 64.77 28th 96 70.8%
2021 83.34 2nd 50 96.0%
2022 68.85 10th 45 77.8%
2023 78.19 4th 47 91.5%
2024 79.82 6th 47 87.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 10th 38 73.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.10 48th 111 56.8%
2019 45.39 61st 106 42.5%
2021 85.24 9th 96 90.6%
2022 56.37 38th 105 63.8%
2023 42.56 52nd 99 47.5%
2024 48.07 41st 105 61.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.55 4th 84 95.2%
2019 85.66 6th 91 93.4%
2022 91.05 3rd 57 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kirkwood Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.37 4th 440 99.1%
2019 94.32 6th 430 98.6%
2021 96.62 3rd 309 99.0%
2022 91.48 5th 310 98.4%
2023 73.30 36th 302 88.1%
2024 68.59 51st 321 84.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Kirkwood 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 1430 1430
1992 1061 396 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1483
1993 1032 375 17 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1436
1994 1065 347 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1426
1995 1102 353 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1471
1996 1102 353 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1471
1997 1090 386 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1497
1998 1125 390 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1538
1999 1203 393 10 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1617
2000 1254 397 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1671
2001 1323 404 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1750
2002 1302 411 19 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1741
2003 1302 411 19 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1741
2004 1347 435 11 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1810
2005 1304 412 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1745
2006 1305 406 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1750
2007 1288 421 10 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1744
2008 1236 409 11 27 1 n/a n/a 0 1684
2009 1211 430 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1681
2010 1199 385 16 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1628
2011 1258 337 18 29 1 1 33 0 1677
2012 1265 322 28 40 4 2 48 0 1709
2013 1309 184 33 40 5 2 37 0 1610
2014 1362 330 37 36 4 0 54 0 1823
2015 1330 308 34 43 3 0 64 0 1782
2016 1316 303 38 49 2 0 71 0 1779
2017 1290 282 42 57 2 0 68 0 1741
2018 1304 252 43 66 2 0 71 0 1738
2019 1338 224 41 71 3 0 68 0 1745
2020 1392 196 37 76 3 0 77 0 1781
2021 1430 190 27 81 1 1 83 0 1813
2022 1415 190 25 83 2 0 93 0 1808
2023 1357 204 27 81 2 0 104 0 1775
2024 1316 198 28 81 2 2 110 0 1737

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 Kirkwood Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1430 90.9 15.7 n/a
1992 1483 90.8 16.3 n/a
1993 1436 82.2 17.5 n/a
1994 1426 85.7 16.6 0
1995 1471 86.4 17.0 n/a
1996 1471 86.4 17.0 n/a
1997 1497 86.6 17.3 7.3
1998 1538 87.0 17.7 14.3
1999 1617 86.8 18.6 14.3
2000 1671 91.4 18.3 13.2
2001 1750 97.0 18.0 12.7
2002 1741 101.3 17.2 6
2003 1741 101.3 17.2 6
2004 1810 103.2 17.5 5.6
2005 1745 101.6 17.2 5.7
2006 1750 98.6 17.7 6
2007 1744 97.6 17.9 5.1
2008 1684 101.9 16.5 6.7
2009 1681 103.1 16.3 7.7
2010 1628 106.1 15.3 8.1
2011 1677 105.9 15.8 10.1
2012 1709 108.1 15.8 10.5
2013 1610 107.5 14.9 11.7
2014 1823 111.0 16.4 14
2015 1782 113.0 15.7 16.2
2016 1779 116.0 15.3 15.2
2017 1741 104.2 16.7 13.3
2018 1738 108.8 15.9 11.2
2019 1745 108.8 16.0 12.4
2020 1781 113.0 15.7 8.9
2021 1813 112.7 16.0 11.7
2022 1808 115.8 15.6 7.3
2023 1775 118.9 14.9 11.1
2024 1737 134.5 12.9 10.2

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 Kirkwood Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1430 90.9 15.7 n/a
1992 1483 90.8 16.3 n/a
1993 1436 82.2 17.5 n/a
1994 1426 85.7 16.6 0
1995 1471 86.4 17.0 n/a
1996 1471 86.4 17.0 n/a
1997 1497 86.6 17.3 7.3
1998 1538 87.0 17.7 14.3
1999 1617 86.8 18.6 14.3
2000 1671 91.4 18.3 13.2
2001 1750 97.0 18.0 12.7
2002 1741 101.3 17.2 6
2003 1741 101.3 17.2 6
2004 1810 103.2 17.5 5.6
2005 1745 101.6 17.2 5.7
2006 1750 98.6 17.7 6
2007 1744 97.6 17.9 5.1
2008 1684 101.9 16.5 6.7
2009 1681 103.1 16.3 7.7
2010 1628 106.1 15.3 8.1
2011 1677 105.9 15.8 10.1
2012 1709 108.1 15.8 10.5
2013 1610 107.5 14.9 11.7
2014 1823 111.0 16.4 14
2015 1782 113.0 15.7 16.2
2016 1779 116.0 15.3 15.2
2017 1741 104.2 16.7 13.3
2018 1738 108.8 15.9 11.2
2019 1745 108.8 16.0 12.4
2020 1781 113.0 15.7 8.9
2021 1813 112.7 16.0 11.7
2022 1808 115.8 15.6 7.3
2023 1775 118.9 14.9 11.1
2024 1737 134.5 12.9 10.2

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 Kirkwood Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.2%) $12,275 (99.8%) $12,302
2020 $28 (0.2%) $12,411 (99.8%) $12,439
2021 $73 (0.5%) $13,232 (99.5%) $13,304
2022 $99 (0.7%) $14,354 (99.3%) $14,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirkwood Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 460 High schoolsRanks 32nd of 352 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kirkwood Senior High)75.418.9
 56.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kirkwood R-Vii)75.456.6
 18.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Kirkwood Senior High)62.461.6
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Kirkwood R-Vii)62.461.6
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Kirkwood Senior High)82.380.3
 2%
   End of Course English II (Kirkwood R-Vii)82.380.3
 2%
   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 Students17451775
 1.7%
African American224204
 8.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4127
 34.1%
Hispanic7181
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White13381357
 1.4%
Two or More Races68104
 52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.4%11.1%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood Senior High

Kirkwood Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : F. P. Tillman Elementary
Elementary : George R. Robinson Elementary
Elementary : North Glendale Elementary
Elementary : W. W. Keysor Elementary
Elementary : Westchester Elementary
Middle : Nipher Middle
Middle : North Kirkwood Middle

Kirkwood Senior High ranks 42nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,737 students attended Kirkwood Senior High.

Students at Kirkwood Senior High are 76% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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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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