Is Metro High a good school?

Yes! Metro High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 352 Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Metro High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Metro High.

What is the racial makeup of Metro High?

Students at Metro High are 48% White, 34% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Metro High

Summary:

Metro High is a public high school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 343 students in grades 9-12 with a diverse student population. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 1st or 2nd in the state for several years.

Metro High's academic performance is truly outstanding, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the St. Louis City and Missouri state averages across all End of Course (EOC) exams. The school's success is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 99 Missouri high schools for African American students and 1st out of 268 Missouri high schools for low socioeconomic status students. This exceptional performance is even more impressive given that over 99% of Metro High's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, defying the common correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.

When compared to nearby schools in the St. Louis City district, the performance gap is significant. While schools like Soldan International Studies, Beaumont CTE High School, and Miller Career Academy have proficiency rates well below the state and district averages, Metro High continues to excel. This level of sustained excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4015 McPherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108-3117

(314) 534-3894

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,312

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

African American:

33.8%

Asian:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metro High ranks better than 99.7% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 11 ranked high schools in the St. Louis City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.47. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Metro High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), African American (33.8%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metro High is 14.9. 10 high schools in the St. Louis City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Metro High employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metro High is $14,312. 12 high schools in the St. Louis City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Metro High:

SchoolDigger ranks Metro High 1^st of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Metro High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

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White students:

St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 338^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	99.81	4^th	534	99.3%
2007	99.87	2^nd	538	99.6%
2008	99.67	4^th	539	99.3%
2009	95.40	1^st	507	99.8%
2010	91.50	1^st	516	99.8%
2011	91.41	1^st	528	99.8%
2012	95.62	1^st	522	99.8%
2013	85.51	5^th	523	99.0%
2014	86.68	6^th	521	98.8%
2015	86.68	4^th	504	99.2%
2016	80.75	27^th	401	93.3%
2018	92.81	1^st	468	99.8%
2019	92.90	2^nd	460	99.6%
2021	96.43	1^st	358	99.7%
2022	93.54	2^nd	361	99.4%
2023	97.47	1^st	352	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	97.30	1^st	382	99.7%
2019	96.59	1^st	368	99.7%
2021	99.92	1^st	255	99.6%
2022	99.86	1^st	250	99.6%
2023	99.92	1^st	268	99.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.70	88^th	100	12.0%
2019	30.16	86^th	96	10.4%
2021	48.83	33^rd	50	34.0%
2022	47.88	26^th	45	42.2%
2023	50.75	27^th	47	42.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	89.82	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	97.34	1^st	111	99.1%
2019	99.29	2^nd	106	98.1%
2021	99.99	1^st	96	99.0%
2023	99.96	1^st	99	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Metro High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	94.29	3^rd	440	99.3%
2019	94.99	3^rd	430	99.3%
2021	98.60	1^st	309	99.7%
2022	96.03	2^nd	310	99.4%
2023	96.75	3^rd	302	99.0%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Metro 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	224	224
1992	94	115	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1993	84	106	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1994	103	111	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1995	110	133	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1996	110	133	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1997	123	128	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1998	123	130	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
1999	123	125	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	127	135	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	125	124	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
2002	110	113	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2003	110	113	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2004	103	114	13	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	232
2005	119	127	10	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2006	132	145	13	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
2007	138	167	16	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2008	145	146	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2009	139	145	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2010	128	142	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2011	125	133	18	15	0	0	0	0	291
2012	137	144	27	15	1	0	0	0	324
2013	123	190	28	18	1	0	0	0	360
2014	125	154	38	16	2	0	0	0	335
2015	139	152	35	8	1	0	0	0	335
2016	133	152	37	9	3	0	0	0	334
2017	132	156	37	14	1	0	0	0	340
2018	136	160	36	20	0	0	0	0	352
2019	153	161	40	23	0	0	0	0	377
2020	154	156	31	27	1	0	0	0	369
2021	151	146	31	27	0	0	8	0	363
2022	171	137	32	22	1	0	10	0	373
2023	163	116	30	23	0	0	11	0	343

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 Metro High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	224	14.0	16.0	n/a
1992	217	14.0	15.5	n/a
1993	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
1994	219	14.1	15.5	16
1995	247	14.1	17.5	18.2
1996	247	14.1	17.5	18.2
1997	255	16.1	15.8	15.7
1998	258	17.1	15.1	16.3
1999	253	17.1	14.8	14.2
2000	266	16.1	16.5	13.2
2001	256	17.0	15.1	12.9
2002	236	19.5	12.1	17.4
2003	236	19.5	12.1	17.4
2004	232	17.5	13.3	25
2005	258	18.5	13.9	25.6
2006	294	20.0	14.7	30.6
2007	328	19.4	16.9	31.4
2008	310	21.0	14.8	32.9
2009	304	22.1	13.7	0
2010	297	22.5	13.2	38.4
2011	291	20.9	13.9	33
2012	324	24.2	13.3	40.4
2013	360	22.2	16.2	34.7
2014	335	24.4	13.7	44.2
2015	335	24.0	13.9	100
2016	334	24.0	13.9	100
2017	340	24.0	14.1	100
2018	352	24.5	14.3	100
2019	377	24.0	15.7	99.2
2020	369	23.0	16.0	99.2
2021	363	23.0	15.7	99.2
2022	373	24.0	15.5	99.2
2023	343	23.0	14.9	99.1

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 Metro High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	224	14.0	16.0	n/a
1992	217	14.0	15.5	n/a
1993	202	14.0	14.4	n/a
1994	219	14.1	15.5	16
1995	247	14.1	17.5	18.2
1996	247	14.1	17.5	18.2
1997	255	16.1	15.8	15.7
1998	258	17.1	15.1	16.3
1999	253	17.1	14.8	14.2
2000	266	16.1	16.5	13.2
2001	256	17.0	15.1	12.9
2002	236	19.5	12.1	17.4
2003	236	19.5	12.1	17.4
2004	232	17.5	13.3	25
2005	258	18.5	13.9	25.6
2006	294	20.0	14.7	30.6
2007	328	19.4	16.9	31.4
2008	310	21.0	14.8	32.9
2009	304	22.1	13.7	0
2010	297	22.5	13.2	38.4
2011	291	20.9	13.9	33
2012	324	24.2	13.3	40.4
2013	360	22.2	16.2	34.7
2014	335	24.4	13.7	44.2
2015	335	24.0	13.9	100
2016	334	24.0	13.9	100
2017	340	24.0	14.1	100
2018	352	24.5	14.3	100
2019	377	24.0	15.7	99.2
2020	369	23.0	16.0	99.2
2021	363	23.0	15.7	99.2
2022	373	24.0	15.5	99.2
2023	343	23.0	14.9	99.1

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 Metro High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$492 (3.5%)	$13,640 (96.5%)	$14,132
2020	$468 (3.4%)	$13,161 (96.6%)	$13,630
2021	$702 (5.5%)	$12,132 (94.5%)	$12,835
2022	$523 (3.7%)	$13,789 (96.3%)	$14,312

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metro 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 2^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 352 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Metro High)	82.7	84.2	1.5%
End of Course Algebra I (St. Louis City)	23.4	19	4.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Metro High)	73.9	90.1	16.2%
End of Course Biology I (St. Louis City)	22.1	19.9	2.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Metro High)	92.2	90.9	1.3%
End of Course English II (St. Louis City)	34.6	27.1	7.5%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	343	9%
African American	161	116	28%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	40	30	25%
Hispanic	23	23
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	163	6.5%
Two or More Races	0	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Metro High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metro High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4015 McPherson Ave	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 534-3894	343	23	14.9	99.1%	163 (47.5%)	116 (33.8%)	23 (6.7%)	30 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	97.5	1^st of 352 public high schools	99.7%		93.5	2^nd of 361 public high schools	99.4%	1	84.2	90.1	90.9		83.8	$14,312	$523	$13,789
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	3847 Enright Avenue	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 552-2219	0	4	5.2		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)						$36,078	$412	$35,665
Grand Center Arts Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	711 North Grand Avenue	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-1791	417	36	11.7	100.0%	72 (17.3%)	309 (74.1%)	20 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	13.4	310^th of 352 public high schools	11.9%		25.9	263^rd of 361 public high schools	27.1%	47	14.3	15.6				$14,829	$3,928	$10,901
Miller Career Academy	Public	9-12	1000 N Grand	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 371-0394	532	46	11.6	99.4%	5 (0.9%)	509 (95.7%)	16 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.4	344^th of 352 public high schools	2.3%		5.1	353^rd of 361 public high schools	2.2%	9	1.7	3.2	16.9		3.4	$15,518	$442	$15,076
Vashon High	Public	9-12	3035 Cass Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-9487	568	41	13.8	99.5%	1 (0.2%)	562 (98.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3	347^th of 352 public high schools	1.4%		4.1	359^th of 361 public high schools	0.6%	12	2.6	2.1	5.2		1.6	$14,340	$808	$13,533
Sumner High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4248 Cottage Ave	Saint Louis	63113	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 371-1048	264	19	14.1	98.9%	2 (0.8%)	258 (97.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	348^th of 352 public high schools	1.1%		4.7	356^th of 361 public high schools	1.4%	8			17.9		5.4	$16,512	$1,012	$15,500
Collegiate School Of Med/Bio	Public	9-12	4939 Kemper Ave.	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	No	(314) 696-2290	334	21	15.9	99.1%	140 (41.9%)	132 (39.5%)	26 (7.8%)	31 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	89.1	8^th of 352 public high schools	97.7%		96.4	1^st of 361 public high schools	99.7%	7	63.9	57.8	86.9	85.3		$13,987	$444	$13,543
KIPP St. Louis High	Public, Charter	9-12	706 N Jefferson Ave.	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-1030	515	62	8.2	99.4%	9 (1.7%)	487 (94.6%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	5.2	334^th of 352 public high schools	5.1%		15.2	315^th of 361 public high schools	12.7%	19	2.3	9.5	16.2			$14,469	$5,581	$8,888
Soldan International Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	918 N Union Blvd	Saint Louis	63108	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 367-9222	487	41	11.9	99.4%	8 (1.6%)	439 (90.1%)	28 (5.7%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2.3	351^st of 352 public high schools	0.3%		4.8	355^th of 361 public high schools	1.7%	4		3.3	13.4		3.2	$15,749	$533	$15,216
Beaumont Cte High School	Public	9-12	3836 Natural Bridge Ave	Saint Louis	63107	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-2410	236	28	6.5	98.7%	33 (14.0%)	100 (42.4%)	77 (32.6%)	26 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.9	340^th of 352 public high schools	3.4%		4.2	358^th of 361 public high schools	0.8%	18	2.7	6.4	12.9		5.0	$39,093	$3,973	$35,120

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