- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · University City, MO
University City Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for University City Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293066002113
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University City Sr. High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in University City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
University City Sr. High has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University City Sr. High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in University City, MO.
School address
District: University City · Missouri
NCES ID 293066002113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
University City Sr. High grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 293066002113 · University City, MO High · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brittany Woods (557 students)
University City Sr. High grew from 726 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 56.4 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
University City Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
University City Sr. High
874 students
- Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods
557 students
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan Elem.
386 students
- Flynn Park Ele 323
Flynn Park Elem.
323 students
- Jackson Park E 304
Jackson Park Elem.
304 students
- Pershing Elem. 286
Pershing Elem.
286 students
What this shows University City Sr. High reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How University City Sr. High compares
University City 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$19,144
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
White 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, University City Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University City reports $19,144 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University City Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Woods | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flynn Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University City Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about University City Sr. High
How many students attend University City Sr. High?
University City Sr. High has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in University City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University City Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at University City Sr. High is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University City Sr. High?
99.7% of students at University City Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University City Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at University City Sr. High is African American at 79.5% of enrollment, in University City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University City Sr. High?
University City Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 University City Sr. High rank among public schools in University City?
By Resource Investment Index, University City Sr. High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in University City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in University City on the city page.
What other schools are in University City?
Besides University City Sr. High, University City also operates Brittany Woods (557 students), Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students), and Flynn Park Elem. (323 students). See the University City district page for the complete list.