- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florissant, MO
Mccluer High
Federal NCES profile for Mccluer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291201000472
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccluer High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccluer High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccluer High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mccluer High held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 291201000472 · Florissant, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer North High (1,059 students)
Mccluer High held near 1,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mccluer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- Parker Road El 401
Parker Road Elementary
401 students
What this shows Mccluer High reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccluer High compares
Mccluer 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.8%
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
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Mccluer High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccluer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Road Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccluer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Florissant
1 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 (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccluer High
How many students attend Mccluer High?
Mccluer High has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,181 (2022-23) → 1,223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccluer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccluer High is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccluer High?
99.7% of students at Mccluer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccluer High?
The largest demographic group at Mccluer High is African American at 88.5% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccluer High?
Mccluer High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mccluer High rank among high schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccluer High ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Mccluer High, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer North High (1,059 students), Cross Keys Middle (608 students), and Ferguson Middle (582 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.