Is Webster Groves High a good school?

Yes. Webster Groves High ranks in the top 6.6% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Webster Groves High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,315 students attended Webster Groves High.

What is the racial makeup of Webster Groves High?

Students at Webster Groves High are 74% White, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Webster Groves High?

Webster Groves High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Avery Elementary Elementary : Bristol Elementary Elementary : Clark Elementary Elementary : Edgar Road Elementary Elementary : Hudson Elementary Middle : Hixson Middle

Webster Groves High

Summary:

Webster Groves High is a public high school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Webster Groves District, which is ranked 9th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Webster Groves High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, ranking 25th out of 378 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average across subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and Government. Additionally, Webster Groves High maintains a very high four-year graduation rate of 97.2% and a low dropout rate of just 0.7%, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.

While Webster Groves High outperforms most nearby schools in academic achievement, graduation rates, and subgroup performance, it faces competition from high-performing schools like Kirkwood Senior High and Clayton High, both located within a 4-mile radius. However, the school's relatively high per-student expenditure of $12,745 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic performance and comprehensive support for its diverse student population. The recent increase in chronic absenteeism at Webster Groves High, from 14.0% in 2022-2023 to 18.7% in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend that the school and district should closely monitor and address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119-3107

(314) 963-6400

District: Webster Groves

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,745

Feeder schools for Webster Groves High:

Elementary:	Avery Elementary
	Bristol Elementary
	Clark Elementary
	Edgar Road Elementary
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	Hudson Elementary
Middle:	Hixson Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 1,315

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

African American:

13.3%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webster Groves High ranks better than 93.4% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webster Groves 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webster Groves High is $12,745.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webster Groves High:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Groves High 25^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Webster Groves High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Webster Groves:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Groves 9^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webster Groves High

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Rank History for all students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	87.17	30^th	534	94.4%
2007	85.77	35^th	538	93.5%
2008	85.61	32^nd	539	94.1%
2009	72.18	56^th	507	89.0%
2010	68.52	85^th	516	83.5%
2011	62.67	137^th	528	74.1%
2012	69.30	79^th	522	84.9%
2013	72.14	54^th	523	89.7%
2014	69.70	73^rd	521	86.0%
2015	77.27	43^rd	504	91.5%
2016	72.94	60^th	401	85.0%
2017	74.14	77^th	404	80.9%
2018	67.31	87^th	468	81.4%
2019	75.73	45^th	460	90.2%
2021	82.22	18^th	358	95.0%
2022	75.43	37^th	361	89.8%
2023	78.90	26^th	352	92.6%
2024	80.03	25^th	378	93.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.70	1^st	59	98.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.71	6^th	127	95.3%
2024	93.25	7^th	135	94.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	26.69	303^rd	368	17.7%
2021	41.20	137^th	255	46.3%
2022	38.23	154^th	250	38.4%
2023	42.30	143^rd	268	46.6%
2024	47.70	126^th	274	54.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.09	18^th	129	86.0%
2022	77.62	16^th	111	85.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.45	67^th	100	33.0%
2019	39.77	76^th	96	20.8%
2021	46.09	35^th	50	30.0%
2022	45.41	29^th	45	35.6%
2023	48.64	32^nd	47	31.9%
2024	36.54	37^th	47	21.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	30.71	82^nd	111	26.1%
2019	35.68	71^st	106	33.0%
2021	49.98	36^th	96	62.5%
2022	49.74	50^th	105	52.4%
2023	57.50	28^th	99	71.7%
2024	58.65	28^th	105	73.3%

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Rank History for White students at Webster Groves High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	83.62	20^th	440	95.5%
2019	80.77	35^th	430	91.9%
2021	87.30	11^th	309	96.4%
2022	77.78	28^th	310	91.0%
2023	82.61	21^st	302	93.0%
2024	80.62	23^rd	321	92.8%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Webster Groves 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	1067	1067
1992	844	273	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1993	919	292	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1218
1994	935	317	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1265
1995	951	326	16	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1300
1996	951	326	16	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1300
1997	937	325	21	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1290
1998	892	346	19	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1265
1999	926	355	20	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2000	957	340	22	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1325
2001	988	343	20	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1363
2002	990	341	20	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2003	990	341	20	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2004	955	369	24	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1361
2005	927	373	20	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1334
2006	943	373	20	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1355
2007	986	368	18	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1387
2008	1016	357	25	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1411
2009	1000	363	23	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1393
2010	960	362	25	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1359
2011	907	355	23	23	2	3	24	0	1337
2012	907	336	29	20	2	2	18	0	1314
2013	902	251	35	23	2	1	15	0	1229
2014	917	333	40	23	2	1	13	0	1329
2015	951	314	41	24	2	0	16	0	1348
2016	1007	274	34	33	3	0	18	0	1369
2017	1011	255	34	37	4	0	21	0	1362
2018	1014	246	30	46	3	1	30	0	1370
2019	1028	252	32	55	2	0	46	0	1415
2020	1004	232	28	51	5	0	62	0	1382
2021	1041	223	28	51	4	0	67	0	1414
2022	1038	198	22	58	5	1	73	0	1395
2023	968	175	16	58	6	0	92	0	1315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Webster Groves High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1067	68.4	15.5	n/a
1992	1125	68.0	16.5	10.7
1993	1218	71.7	17.0	9.9
1994	1265	75.5	16.8	10.6
1995	1300	78.2	16.6	12.4
1996	1300	78.2	16.6	12.4
1997	1290	79.0	16.3	10.4
1998	1265	79.0	16.0	11.1
1999	1311	79.4	16.5	13
2000	1325	80.3	16.5	12.5
2001	1363	83.3	16.4	13.1
2002	1358	80.0	17.0	8.5
2003	1358	80.0	17.0	8.5
2004	1361	79.6	17.1	10.5
2005	1334	82.6	16.2	10.2
2006	1355	82.2	16.5	12.3
2007	1387	82.2	16.9	11.6
2008	1411	85.1	16.6	12.7
2009	1393	85.2	16.3	12.3
2010	1359	85.3	15.9	15.7
2011	1337	85.2	15.6	14.5
2012	1314	84.6	15.5	15.4
2013	1229	88.2	13.9	17.2
2014	1329	88.2	15.0	16.5
2015	1348	86.0	15.6	20.3
2016	1369	77.0	17.7	16.1
2017	1362	85.1	15.9	14.9
2018	1370	87.6	15.6	14.5
2019	1415	83.8	16.8	15.6
2020	1382	88.7	15.5	15.3
2021	1414	89.5	15.7	12.2
2022	1395	94.2	14.8	9.6
2023	1315	92.7	14.1	12.3

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 Webster Groves High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1067	68.4	15.5	n/a
1992	1125	68.0	16.5	10.7
1993	1218	71.7	17.0	9.9
1994	1265	75.5	16.8	10.6
1995	1300	78.2	16.6	12.4
1996	1300	78.2	16.6	12.4
1997	1290	79.0	16.3	10.4
1998	1265	79.0	16.0	11.1
1999	1311	79.4	16.5	13
2000	1325	80.3	16.5	12.5
2001	1363	83.3	16.4	13.1
2002	1358	80.0	17.0	8.5
2003	1358	80.0	17.0	8.5
2004	1361	79.6	17.1	10.5
2005	1334	82.6	16.2	10.2
2006	1355	82.2	16.5	12.3
2007	1387	82.2	16.9	11.6
2008	1411	85.1	16.6	12.7
2009	1393	85.2	16.3	12.3
2010	1359	85.3	15.9	15.7
2011	1337	85.2	15.6	14.5
2012	1314	84.6	15.5	15.4
2013	1229	88.2	13.9	17.2
2014	1329	88.2	15.0	16.5
2015	1348	86.0	15.6	20.3
2016	1369	77.0	17.7	16.1
2017	1362	85.1	15.9	14.9
2018	1370	87.6	15.6	14.5
2019	1415	83.8	16.8	15.6
2020	1382	88.7	15.5	15.3
2021	1414	89.5	15.7	12.2
2022	1395	94.2	14.8	9.6
2023	1315	92.7	14.1	12.3

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 Webster Groves High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$318 (2.7%)	$11,606 (97.3%)	$11,923
2020	$70 (0.5%)	$13,053 (99.5%)	$13,124
2021	$369 (2.9%)	$12,551 (97.2%)	$12,919
2022	$235 (1.8%)	$12,510 (98.2%)	$12,745

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webster Groves 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 45^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 352 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Webster Groves High)	23.7	61.8	38.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Webster Groves)	23.7	63.9	40.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Webster Groves High)	55.2	58.2	3%
End of Course Biology I (Webster Groves)	55.2	58.2	3%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Webster Groves High)	63.8	64.9	1.1%
End of Course English II (Webster Groves)	63.8	64.9	1.1%
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	1415	1315	7.1%
African American	252	175	30.6%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	32	16	50%
Hispanic	55	58	5.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1028	968	5.8%
Two or More Races	46	92	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.6%	12.3%	3.3%

Schools Near Webster Groves High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra 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
Webster Groves High	Public	9-12	100 Selma Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6400	1,315	93	14.1	12.3%	968 (73.6%)	175 (13.3%)	58 (4.4%)	16 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (7.0%)	80	25^th of 378 public high schools	93.4%		78.9	26^th of 352 public high schools	92.6%	1	58.0	54.6	58.7			58.7	$12,745	$235	$12,511
Maplewood-Richmond Heights High	Public	9-12	7500 Lohmeyer Ave	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	No	(314) 644-4401	413	34	12.1	32.0%	238 (57.6%)	92 (22.3%)	28 (6.8%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	68	66^th of 378 public high schools	82.5%		65.7	64^th of 352 public high schools	81.8%	2	43.8	53.2					$17,246	$611	$16,635
Brentwood High	Public	9-12	2221 High School Dr	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 962-3837	191	22	8.5	29.8%	106 (55.5%)	40 (20.9%)	18 (9.4%)	12 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.9%)	79.5	27^th of 378 public high schools	92.9%					(n/a)	51.4		81.0	83.2			$24,534	$768	$23,766
Community Access Job Training	Public	8-12	4915 Donovan Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-4095	84	14	6.0	96.4%	8 (9.5%)	69 (82.1%)	7 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$32,417	$1,482	$30,935
Affton High	Public	9-12	8309 Mackenzie Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	No	(314) 638-6330	739	50	14.6	35.5%	525 (71.0%)	80 (10.8%)	55 (7.4%)	26 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	44.7	186^th of 378 public high schools	50.8%		43.3	173^rd of 352 public high schools	50.9%	13	19.8	37.7	44.7	33.2		41.8	$13,150	$262	$12,888
Bayless Senior High	Public	9-12	4532 Weber Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Bayless	No	No	No	No	(314) 256-8660	566	29	19.4	48.1%	363 (64.1%)	67 (11.8%)	35 (6.2%)	73 (12.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.6%)	60.6	95^th of 378 public high schools	74.9%		58.2	90^th of 352 public high schools	74.4%	5	47.0	48.5	52.8		55.0	44.5	$11,091	$822	$10,269
Southview High	Public	9-12	11660 Eddie and Park Rd	Saint Louis	63126	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	No	(314) 989-8900	70	24	2.9	21.4%	56 (80.0%)	4 (5.7%)	3 (4.3%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)							$120,399	$8,773	$111,626
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	501 S Brentwood Blvd	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	No	(314) 615-2974	30	15	2.0	56.7%	4 (13.3%)	26 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			13.4				$123,689	$3,094	$120,595
Gateway Science Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	5049 Fyler Avenue	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 261-4361	373	29	12.8	49.6%	222 (59.5%)	61 (16.4%)	30 (8.0%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.3%)	67.5	68^th of 378 public high schools	82.0%		66.4	60^th of 352 public high schools	83.0%	8	46.4	44.0		96.6			$12,923	$2,451	$10,472
Kirkwood Senior High	Public	9-12	801 W Essex Ave	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-6110	1,775	119	14.9	11.1%	1,357 (76.5%)	204 (11.5%)	81 (4.6%)	27 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (5.9%)	74.6	42^nd of 378 public high schools	88.9%		75.9	32^nd of 352 public high schools	90.9%	10	24.2	63.0	70.2	42.7		67.4	$14,453	$99	$14,354

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