Enrollment
1,253
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Louis, MO
Webster Groves High
Federal NCES profile for Webster Groves High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293153002197
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webster Groves High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 26
- high schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webster Groves High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Groves High ranks #3 of 26 high schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webster Groves High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webster Groves High
Webster Groves High is a lower-poverty, large high school in St Louis, Missouri, enrolling 1,253 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.8% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,253 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Webster Groves also operates Hixson Middle (982 students) and Edgar Road Elem. (369 students) alongside Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves High compares
Webster Groves 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,253 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,253
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$12,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 75.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Webster Groves High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Groves, which includes Webster Groves High.
$12,743
Per student
-1%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.6%
State 13.7%
Federal 3.6%
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 Webster Groves High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webster Groves High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Webster Groves High
How many students attend Webster Groves High?
Webster Groves High has 1,253 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Groves High?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Groves High is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webster Groves High?
10.8% of students at Webster Groves High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webster Groves High?
The largest demographic group at Webster Groves High is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webster Groves High?
Webster Groves High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Webster Groves High rank among high schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Webster Groves High ranks #3 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.
Is Webster Groves High a good school?
Webster Groves High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Webster Groves?
Besides Webster Groves High, Webster Groves also operates Hixson Middle (982 students), Edgar Road Elem. (369 students), and Bristol Elem. (361 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.
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