- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Louis, MO
Kairos High
Federal NCES profile for Kairos High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290061603421Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kairos High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kairos High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Kairos Academies · Missouri
NCES ID 290061603421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Kairos High grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+75.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 290061603421 · St. Louis, MO High · SMALL · CHARTER
287 enr · 17.9:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Kairos Academies (228 students)
Kairos High grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+75.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Kairos High compares
Kairos 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,248
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
White 11.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Kairos High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Kairos Academies reports $23,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kairos High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kairos Academies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kairos High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in St. Louis
2 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kairos High
How many students attend Kairos High?
Kairos High has 287 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kairos High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kairos High is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kairos High?
52.6% of students at Kairos High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kairos High?
The largest demographic group at Kairos High is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kairos High?
Kairos High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kairos High rank among high schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kairos High ranks #5 of 5 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 Kairos Academies?
Besides Kairos High, Kairos Academies also operates Kairos Academies (228 students). See the Kairos Academies district page for the complete list.