Enrollment
874
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293066002113
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in University City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University City Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at University City Sr. High
University City Sr. High is a high-poverty, large high school in University City, Missouri, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.7% of students qualify for free meals, 116% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 874 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding University City spends $18,777 per pupil, 45% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
University City also operates Brittany Woods (557 students) and Barbara Jordan Elem. (386 students) alongside University City Sr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University City Sr. High compares
University City Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,777
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University City, which includes University City Sr. High.
$18,777
Per student
+45%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.5%
State 12.4%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is University City Sr. High a good school?
University City Sr. High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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