Ritenour Senior High

Summary:

Ritenour Senior High is a public high school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,873 students. The school is part of the Ritenour School District, which is ranked 321 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ritenour Senior High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 279-295 out of 352-361 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state average across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% to 36.3% compared to the state averages of 38.5% to 54.4%. Ritenour Senior High's performance is particularly low for subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, with rankings in the bottom half or bottom third of Missouri high schools for these groups. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, and its spending per student, ranging from $9,871 to $11,538 in recent years, is lower than the state average.

While Ritenour Senior High's overall performance is low, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, are somewhat better, suggesting that the school may be doing a relatively better job of serving these populations compared to the state average. However, the school's performance for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is still among the lowest in the state. Ritenour Senior High's academic challenges are in stark contrast to the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Ladue Horton Watkins High and Clayton High, which consistently rank among the top schools in Missouri.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9100 St Charles Rock Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63114-4241


(314) 493-6105

District: Ritenour

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,538 Help


Feeder schools for Ritenour Senior High:

Elementary:    Buder Elementary
    Iveland Elementary
    Kratz Elementary
    Marion Elementary
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Middle:    Hoech Middle
    Ritenour Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  1,873

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.1%
Hispanic:
28.7%
White:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Ritenour Senior High ranks worse than 83.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ritenour 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 Student population at Ritenour Senior High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.1%), Hispanic (28.7%), White (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ritenour Senior High is 19. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ritenour Senior High is $11,538.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ritenour Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour Senior High 295th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Ritenour Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Ritenour:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour 321st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ritenour Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.78 441st 534 17.4%
2007 36.60 402nd 538 25.3%
2008 26.08 452nd 539 16.1%
2009 34.05 375th 507 26.0%
2010 20.04 462nd 516 10.5%
2011 23.59 462nd 528 12.5%
2012 26.94 447th 522 14.4%
2013 24.11 459th 523 12.2%
2014 23.70 465th 521 10.7%
2015 17.76 461st 504 8.5%
2016 13.82 377th 401 6.0%
2017 16.64 375th 404 7.2%
2018 17.79 417th 468 10.9%
2019 19.57 395th 460 14.1%
2021 20.23 292nd 358 18.4%
2022 23.88 279th 361 22.7%
2023 17.12 295th 352 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.38 33rd 59 44.1%
2021 29.17 18th 23 21.7%
2022 56.41 10th 28 64.3%
2023 31.97 22nd 34 35.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.45 14th 33 57.6%
2023 27.48 37th 42 11.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.91 92nd 127 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 273rd 382 28.5%
2019 35.78 249th 368 32.3%
2021 42.34 132nd 255 48.2%
2022 56.18 90th 250 64.0%
2023 43.84 133rd 268 50.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.65 120th 129 7.0%
2022 23.18 96th 111 13.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.10 44th 47 6.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 88th 111 20.7%
2019 30.33 76th 106 28.3%
2021 40.30 50th 96 47.9%
2022 44.49 61st 105 41.9%
2023 44.64 47th 99 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.71 76th 84 9.5%
2019 13.69 85th 91 6.6%
2021 30.03 26th 40 35.0%
2022 42.34 28th 57 50.9%
2023 43.41 32nd 64 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ritenour Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.62 294th 440 33.2%
2019 44.29 209th 430 51.4%
2021 33.55 197th 309 36.2%
2022 48.73 110th 310 64.5%
2023 31.25 197th 302 34.8%
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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 Ritenour 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 1544 1544
1992 1265 442 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1744
1993 1229 416 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1684
1994 1215 455 25 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1709
1995 1170 458 30 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1670
1996 1170 458 30 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1670
1997 1085 585 28 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1711
1998 1199 441 38 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1686
1999 1202 481 37 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1729
2000 1178 485 40 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1722
2001 1185 473 41 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1726
2002 1101 535 37 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1719
2003 1101 535 37 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1719
2004 1108 568 42 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1758
2005 1112 600 37 68 3 n/a n/a 0 1820
2006 1093 638 41 83 3 n/a n/a 0 1858
2007 1064 726 46 107 7 n/a n/a 0 1950
2008 1063 783 45 138 10 n/a n/a 0 2039
2009 956 836 38 156 9 n/a n/a 0 1995
2010 946 815 42 178 11 n/a n/a 0 1992
2011 881 787 40 183 8 0 10 0 1909
2012 762 781 51 214 6 0 15 0 1829
2013 755 786 54 250 4 1 21 0 1871
2014 727 812 44 252 6 1 46 0 1888
2015 692 786 40 266 5 0 49 0 1838
2016 635 795 36 283 5 1 75 0 1830
2017 566 772 41 310 6 2 90 0 1787
2018 552 797 36 347 4 1 92 0 1829
2019 497 765 39 364 6 2 106 0 1779
2020 480 759 33 393 7 3 121 0 1796
2021 459 803 32 406 5 2 127 0 1834
2022 424 788 33 445 5 1 121 0 1817
2023 374 788 28 538 3 1 141 0 1873

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 Ritenour Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1544 96.1 16.0 n/a
1992 1744 85.1 20.4 17
1993 1684 82.1 20.5 14.9
1994 1709 79.0 21.6 24.3
1995 1670 80.6 20.7 14.9
1996 1670 80.6 20.7 14.9
1997 1711 80.1 21.4 17.1
1998 1686 80.1 21.0 23.4
1999 1729 80.1 21.6 0.4
2000 1722 82.1 21.0 36.2
2001 1726 86.5 20.0 25.4
2002 1719 87.3 19.7 30.6
2003 1719 87.3 19.7 30.6
2004 1758 86.9 20.2 34.2
2005 1820 86.6 21.0 40.5
2006 1858 88.9 20.9 42.5
2007 1950 87.9 22.2 47.7
2008 2039 91.5 22.3 47
2009 1995 101.0 19.8 52
2010 1992 97.0 20.5 57.1
2011 1909 90.1 21.1 55.1
2012 1829 87.6 20.8 64.3
2013 1871 87.6 21.3 65.6
2014 1888 88.1 21.4 75.4
2015 1838 87.0 21.1 73.6
2016 1830 92.0 19.8 62.8
2017 1787 92.6 19.2 68.9
2018 1829 93.0 19.6 100
2019 1779 92.8 19.1 99.8
2020 1796 96.1 18.6 99.8
2021 1834 90.8 20.1 99.8
2022 1817 100.6 18.0 99.8
2023 1873 98.4 19.0 99.8

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 Ritenour Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1544 96.1 16.0 n/a
1992 1744 85.1 20.4 17
1993 1684 82.1 20.5 14.9
1994 1709 79.0 21.6 24.3
1995 1670 80.6 20.7 14.9
1996 1670 80.6 20.7 14.9
1997 1711 80.1 21.4 17.1
1998 1686 80.1 21.0 23.4
1999 1729 80.1 21.6 0.4
2000 1722 82.1 21.0 36.2
2001 1726 86.5 20.0 25.4
2002 1719 87.3 19.7 30.6
2003 1719 87.3 19.7 30.6
2004 1758 86.9 20.2 34.2
2005 1820 86.6 21.0 40.5
2006 1858 88.9 20.9 42.5
2007 1950 87.9 22.2 47.7
2008 2039 91.5 22.3 47
2009 1995 101.0 19.8 52
2010 1992 97.0 20.5 57.1
2011 1909 90.1 21.1 55.1
2012 1829 87.6 20.8 64.3
2013 1871 87.6 21.3 65.6
2014 1888 88.1 21.4 75.4
2015 1838 87.0 21.1 73.6
2016 1830 92.0 19.8 62.8
2017 1787 92.6 19.2 68.9
2018 1829 93.0 19.6 100
2019 1779 92.8 19.1 99.8
2020 1796 96.1 18.6 99.8
2021 1834 90.8 20.1 99.8
2022 1817 100.6 18.0 99.8
2023 1873 98.4 19.0 99.8

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 Ritenour Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (1.0%) $10,165 (99.0%) $10,271
2020 $546 (5.5%) $9,428 (94.5%) $9,974
2021 $238 (2.4%) $9,633 (97.6%) $9,871
2022 $998 (8.6%) $10,539 (91.3%) $11,538

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ritenour 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 395th of 460 High schoolsRanks 295th of 352 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ritenour Senior High)17.823.5
 5.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ritenour)23.528.5
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ritenour Senior High)2518.4
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Ritenour)2518.4
 6.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Ritenour Senior High)44.936.3
 8.6%
   End of Course English II (Ritenour)44.936.3
 8.6%
   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 Students17791873
 5.3%
African American765788
 3%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian3928
 28.2%
Hispanic364538
 47.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White497374
 24.7%
Two or More Races106141
 33%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ritenour Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,873 students attended Ritenour Senior High.

Ritenour Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Buder Elementary
Elementary : Iveland Elementary
Elementary : Kratz Elementary
Elementary : Marion Elementary
Elementary : Marvin Elementary
Elementary : Wyland Elementary
Middle : Hoech Middle
Middle : Ritenour Middle

Students at Ritenour Senior High are 42% African American, 29% Hispanic, 20% White, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Ritenour Senior High ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Missouri high schools.


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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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