Metro Academic and Classical High School is a magnet public high school in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, that is part of the St. Louis Public Schools school district. As of the 2018–19 school year, the school had an enrollment of 377 students and 24 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Metro High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Metro High School's student population of 317 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
White, Black
School Rankings
Metro High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metro High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
25%
15%
White
52%
67%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro High School's ranking?
Metro High School is ranked #5 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Metro High School often compared to?
Metro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collegiate School Of Med/bio by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metro High School?
The graduation rate of Metro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Metro High School?
317 students attend Metro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Metro High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Metro High School?
Metro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Metro High School offer ?
Metro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metro High School part of?
Metro High School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Metro High School located?
Metro High School is located in the Central West End neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Central West End.
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