- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293153002197
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Webster Groves High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 92.7 → 92.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 293153002197 · St Louis, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,253 enr · 13.6:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hixson Middle (982 students)
Webster Groves High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 92.7 → 92.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Webster Groves High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- Hixson Middle
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- Dr. Henry Give 306
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
306 students
What this shows Webster Groves High reports 1,253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webster Groves High compares
Webster Groves 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
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.