- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
Federal NCES profile for Central Visual/Perf. Arts High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292928002013
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #15 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Visual/Perf. Arts High ranks #15 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 292928002013 · St Louis, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 10.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 314
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
314 students
What this shows Central Visual/Perf. Arts High reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Visual/Perf. Arts High compares
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Missouri - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 13.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Visual/Perf. Arts High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Visual/Perf. Arts High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
How many students attend Central Visual/Perf. Arts High?
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High has 314 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Visual/Perf. Arts High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is 10.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Visual/Perf. Arts High?
99.2% of students at Central Visual/Perf. Arts High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Visual/Perf. Arts High?
The largest demographic group at Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Visual/Perf. Arts High?
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Visual/Perf. Arts High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Visual/Perf. Arts High ranks #15 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Central Visual/Perf. Arts High, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.