- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sunset Hills, MO
South Technical
Federal NCES profile for South Technical, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292676001607
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Technical earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 885
- students enrolled
South Technical has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 292676001607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
South Technical grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 292676001607 · Sunset Hills, MO High · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 31.6:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: External Sites (1,223 students)
South Technical grew from 788 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Technical in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- External Sites
External Sites
1,223 students
- This school
South Technical
885 students
- North Technica
North Technical
833 students
- Ackerman 137
Ackerman
137 students
- Northview 132
Northview
132 students
- Hiram Neuwoehn 101
Hiram Neuwoehner
101 students
What this shows South Technical reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Technical compares
South Technical 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 | 31.6:1 | ▲ 147% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.3%
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.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, South Technical is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
How South Technical Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Sites | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Technical | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ackerman | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiram Neuwoehner | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Technical's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- 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
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 (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Technical
How many students attend South Technical?
South Technical has 885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sunset Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at South Technical is 31.6:1, which is 147% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Technical?
9.8% of students at South Technical are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Technical?
The largest demographic group at South Technical is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Sunset Hills, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Technical?
South Technical has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Besides South Technical, Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. also operates External Sites (1,223 students), North Technical (833 students), and Ackerman (137 students). See the Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. district page for the complete list.