- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazelwood, MO
Hazelwood West High
Federal NCES profile for Hazelwood West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291383000625
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazelwood West High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazelwood West High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood West High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Hazelwood West High held near 2,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 108.3 → 109.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291383000625 · Hazelwood, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,994 enr · 18.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students)
Hazelwood West High held near 2,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 108.3 → 109.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hazelwood West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
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 West High reports 1,994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazelwood West High compares
Hazelwood West 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,994 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,994
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
428
in-school suspensions + 307 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.0%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Hazelwood West High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Smaller | 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 West 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
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 (~1,994 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood West High
How many students attend Hazelwood West High?
Hazelwood West High has 1,994 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazelwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,042 (2022-23) → 2,040 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood West High is 18.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazelwood West High?
47.0% of students at Hazelwood West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazelwood West High?
The largest demographic group at Hazelwood West High is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazelwood West High?
Hazelwood West High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 West High rank among public schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazelwood West High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hazelwood, 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 Hazelwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Hazelwood West High, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), Hazelwood East High (1,310 students), and Northwest Middle (770 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.