- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florissant, MO
Hazelwood Central High
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291383000622
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood Central High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood Central High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Central High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+154 students YoY
Hazelwood Central High grew from 1,628 students in 2022-23 to 1,782 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+154 students YoY 291383000622 · Florissant, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,718 enr · 20.2:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Hazelwood Central High grew from 1,628 students in 2022-23 to 1,782 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 85.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- This school
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- North Middle 702
North Middle
702 students
What this shows Hazelwood Central High reports 1,718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood Central High compares
Hazelwood Central High is a growing 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,718
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$13,977
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 361 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Hazelwood Central High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazelwood Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazelwood Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Florissant
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 (~1,718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Central High
How many students attend Hazelwood Central High?
Hazelwood Central High has 1,718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,628 (2022-23) → 1,782 (2023-24), up 154.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High is 20.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazelwood Central High?
45.9% of students at Hazelwood Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood Central High?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood Central High is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood Central High?
Hazelwood Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hazelwood Central High rank among high schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood Central High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Florissant, 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 Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Hazelwood Central High, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood East High (1,310 students), and Northwest Middle (770 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.