Enrollment
833
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Florissant, MO
North Technical
Federal NCES profile for North Technical, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292676001604
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Technical earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Technical has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Technical ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
District: Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 292676001604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Technical compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Technical
North Technical is a high-poverty, large high school in Florissant, Missouri, enrolling 833 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 80% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.7% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 93% of state schools at 833 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Florissant's high schools, it stands alongside Northview (132 students): North Technical is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 3.1:1).
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. also operates External Sites (1,223 students) and South Technical (885 students) alongside North Technical.
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 North Technical compares
North Technical on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 80% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 110% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 80% 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
36.7%
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.
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 81.2%
White 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, North Technical is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
How North Technical Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Sites | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ackerman | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiram Neuwoehner | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Technical's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 3.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Florissant
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Technical
How many students attend North Technical?
North Technical has 833 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florissant, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at North Technical is 23.1:1, which is 80% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Technical?
96.7% of students at North Technical are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Technical?
The largest demographic group at North Technical is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Technical?
North Technical has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Technical rank among high schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, North Technical ranks #4 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.
Is North Technical a good school?
North Technical earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. 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 Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Besides North Technical, Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. also operates External Sites (1,223 students), South Technical (885 students), and Ackerman (137 students). See the Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. district page for the complete list.
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