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SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.

Missouri · Public School District
10
Schools
4,148
Students
$154,683
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
34.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
46.0%
Graduation Rate
-40.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. is a public school district in Missouri serving 4,148 students across 10 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 46.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $154,683 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACKERMANKG–08130
LITZSINGERKG–0897
SOUTHVIEWKG–0848
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HIRAM NEUWOEHNER09–1288
NORTH TECHNICAL09–12751
NORTHVIEW09–12147
SOUTH TECHNICAL10–12788
SOUTHVIEW HIGH09–1270
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EXTERNAL SITESPK–121,999
JUVENILE DETENTION CTR.KG–1230
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$154,683>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
66%
State
21.5%
Local (property tax)
66.3%
Federal
12.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,148
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$155K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate46.0%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 46.0%, graduation is 40.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.?
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,148 students.
What is the graduation rate for SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.?
The graduation rate is 46.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. spend per student?
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. spends $154,683 per pupil ($154,683 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.?
35% of students in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.?
No, SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. serve?
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.?
The median opportunity score across schools in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.