Enrollment
1,718
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291383000622
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazelwood Central High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazelwood Central High
Hazelwood Central High is a large high school in Florissant, Missouri, enrolling 1,718 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 58% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,718 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 651 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,718 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Florissant's high schools, it stands alongside Northview (132 students): Hazelwood Central High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 3.1:1).
Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students) and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students) alongside Hazelwood Central High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazelwood Central High compares
Hazelwood Central High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazelwood, which includes Hazelwood Central High.
$12,946
Per student
+0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 20.8%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hazelwood Central High a good school?
Hazelwood Central High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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