- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291383002696
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hazelwood East High held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291383002696 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,310 enr · 21.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Hazelwood East High held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood East High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- This school
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 East High reports 1,310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood East High compares
Hazelwood East High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,718
- 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
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 (~1,310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,264 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.