- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Bayless Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Bayless Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290450000044
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayless Senior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #13 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayless Senior High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayless Senior High ranks #13 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bayless Senior High held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 290450000044 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 19.4:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayless Elementary (858 students)
Bayless Senior High held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bayless Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayless Elemen
Bayless Elementary
858 students
- This school
Bayless Senior High
562 students
- Bayless Junior
Bayless Junior High
385 students
What this shows Bayless Senior High reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayless Senior High compares
Bayless Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Asian 13.9%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Bayless Senior High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Bayless reports $11,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayless Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayless Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayless Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayless Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayless Senior High
How many students attend Bayless Senior High?
Bayless Senior High has 562 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayless Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayless Senior High is 19.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayless Senior High?
40.1% of students at Bayless Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayless Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Bayless Senior High is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayless Senior High?
Bayless Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayless Senior High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayless Senior High ranks #13 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayless?
Besides Bayless Senior High, Bayless also operates Bayless Elementary (858 students) and Bayless Junior High (385 students). See the Bayless district page for the complete list.