- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Vashon High
Federal NCES profile for Vashon 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 292928002011
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vashon High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #13 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vashon High has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vashon High ranks #13 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928002011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Vashon High grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 292928002011 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Vashon High grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Vashon High 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
- This school
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- Miller Career
Miller Career Academy
430 students
What this shows Vashon High reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vashon High compares
Vashon 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.4%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.2%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Vashon High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Vashon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller Career Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vashon High'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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vashon High
How many students attend Vashon High?
Vashon High has 621 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vashon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Vashon High is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vashon High?
99.5% of students at Vashon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vashon High?
The largest demographic group at Vashon High is African American at 99.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vashon High?
Vashon 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 Vashon High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Vashon High ranks #13 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 Vashon High, St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. (610 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.