- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Soldan International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Soldan International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292928000790
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soldan International Studies earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Soldan International Studies has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soldan International Studies ranks #1 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928000790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-92 students YoY
Soldan International Studies shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-92 students YoY 292928000790 · St Louis, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 8.4:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Soldan International Studies shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Soldan International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 337
Soldan International Studies
337 students
What this shows Soldan International Studies reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soldan International Studies compares
Soldan International Studies is a shrinking 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,979
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Soldan International Studies is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soldan International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soldan International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soldan International Studies
How many students attend Soldan International Studies?
Soldan International Studies has 337 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldan International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Soldan International Studies is 8.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soldan International Studies?
99.4% of students at Soldan International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soldan International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Soldan International Studies is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soldan International Studies?
Soldan International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soldan International Studies rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Soldan International Studies ranks #1 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 St. Louis City?
Besides Soldan International Studies, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.