- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Louis, MO
Hawthorn High School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290060803317Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn High School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls · Missouri
NCES ID 290060803317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
59 on latest CCD 290060803317 · St. Louis, MO High · SMALL · CHARTER
59 enr · 7.4:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Middle (53 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 11 public schools in St. Louis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Hawthorn High School compares
Hawthorn High School vs Missouri and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 42% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 106% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Missouri - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$32,938
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.
District finance for Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls reports $32,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in St. Louis
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~59 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn High School
How many students attend Hawthorn High School?
Hawthorn High School has 59 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn High School is 7.4:1, which is 42% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 53% 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 Hawthorn High School?
94.9% of students at Hawthorn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn High School?
Hawthorn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hawthorn High School rank among public schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn High School ranks #9 of 11 public 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 public schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls?
Besides Hawthorn High School, Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls also operates Hawthorn Middle (53 students). See the Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls district page for the complete list.