How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SOUTH HIGH | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MANCHESTER, MO | BALLWIN, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | 1,417 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 8.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SOUTH HIGH | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,347 | $16,347 |
| District | PARKWAY C-2 | PARKWAY C-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SOUTH HIGH | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 61.7% |
| African American | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.7% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SOUTH HIGH | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 247.5:1 | 283.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 25 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.