Enrollment
1,310
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Hazelwood East High
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291383002696
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood East High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #19 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood East High has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood East High ranks #19 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+70% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazelwood East High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazelwood East High
Hazelwood East High is a higher-need, large high school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 1,310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 70% 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 61.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,310 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #8.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% 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: 470 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,310 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students) and Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students) alongside Hazelwood East 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 East High compares
Hazelwood East 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 70% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,310
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.0%
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 435 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Hazelwood East High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazelwood, which includes Hazelwood East 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 East High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazelwood East 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
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 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 (~1,310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood East High
How many students attend Hazelwood East High?
Hazelwood East High has 1,310 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood East High is 21.8:1, which is 70% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazelwood East High?
61.9% of students at Hazelwood East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood East High?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood East High is African American at 94.4% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood East High?
Hazelwood East High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 East High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood East High ranks #19 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.
Is Hazelwood East High a good school?
Hazelwood East High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 East High, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Northwest Middle (770 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.
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