- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Charles, MO
St. Charles West High
Federal NCES profile for St. Charles West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292892001851
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Charles West High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Charles West High has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles West High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
St. Charles West High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 292892001851 · St Charles, MO High · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 11.1:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
St. Charles West High held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
St. Charles West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- This school
St. Charles West High
645 students
- Harris Elem.
Harris Elem.
408 students
- Monroe Elem.
Monroe Elem.
366 students
What this shows St. Charles West High reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Charles West High compares
St. Charles West 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, St. Charles West High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Charles West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Charles West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Charles West High
How many students attend St. Charles West High?
St. Charles West High has 645 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Charles West High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Charles West High is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 St. Charles West High?
26.5% of students at St. Charles West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Charles West High?
The largest demographic group at St. Charles West High is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Charles West High?
St. Charles West High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 St. Charles West High rank among high schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Charles West High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in St Charles, 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 Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides St. Charles West High, St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and Hardin Middle (676 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.