- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Ritenour Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Ritenour Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292664001573
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ritenour Sr. High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #25 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ritenour Sr. High has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Sr. High ranks #25 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+160 students YoY
Ritenour Sr. High grew from 1,873 students in 2022-23 to 2,033 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 98.4 → 100.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+160 students YoY 292664001573 · St Louis, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,041 enr · 20.8:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Middle (737 students)
Ritenour Sr. High grew from 1,873 students in 2022-23 to 2,033 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 98.4 → 100.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ritenour Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- Ritenour Middl 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- Hoech Middle 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- Marion Elem. 496
Marion Elem.
496 students
What this shows Ritenour Sr. High reports 2,041 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ritenour Sr. High compares
Ritenour Sr. 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 63% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,041 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,041
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$14,525
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
White 16.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ritenour Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ritenour Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoech Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ritenour Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~2,041 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ritenour Sr. High
How many students attend Ritenour Sr. High?
Ritenour Sr. High has 2,041 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,873 (2022-23) → 2,033 (2023-24), up 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ritenour Sr. High is 20.8:1, which is 63% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ritenour Sr. High?
99.8% of students at Ritenour Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ritenour Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Ritenour Sr. High is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ritenour Sr. High?
Ritenour Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ritenour Sr. High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ritenour Sr. High ranks #25 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 Ritenour?
Besides Ritenour Sr. High, Ritenour also operates Ritenour Middle (737 students), Hoech Middle (664 students), and Marvin Elem. (561 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.