- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ballwin, MO
West High
Federal NCES profile for West High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292358001404
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Ballwin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West High has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Ballwin, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West High held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.5 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 292358001404 · Ballwin, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,417 enr · 16.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
West High held near 1,408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.5 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- This school
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- West Middle
West Middle
814 students
What this shows West High reports 1,417 students on the CCD universe file.
How West High compares
West 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,417
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,983
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Asian 16.5%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, West High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West High
How many students attend West High?
West High has 1,417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ballwin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West High?
The student-teacher ratio at West High is 16.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West High?
8.3% of students at West High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West High?
The largest demographic group at West High is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Ballwin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West High?
West High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 West High rank among public schools in Ballwin?
By Resource Investment Index, West High ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Ballwin, 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 Ballwin on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides West High, Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), Central High (1,281 students), and North High (990 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.