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#1270 of 2,221 schools in MO

Carnahan Sch. of the Future

High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4041 S BROADWAY, St. Louis, MO 63118

  • Math 3% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation100%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$22,979

Students at Carnahan Sch. of the Future score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carnahan Sch. of the Future sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,268

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

44%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
100% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roosevelt HighEnrollment path unverified3.79–121.3 mi473Compare →
St Mary's High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–121.3 mi271Compare →
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.Enrollment path unverified8.46–122.0 mi580Compare →
Mo School for the Blind - HSEnrollment path unverified4.49–122.0 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#15 of 63
District spending per student
$22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carnahan Sch. of the Future is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carnahan Sch. of the Future

Carnahan Sch. of the Future is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 54 students in grades 12th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,270 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carnahan Sch. of the Future

What grades does Carnahan Sch. of the Future serve?

Carnahan Sch. of the Future serves students in grades 12th through 12th.

How many students attend Carnahan Sch. of the Future?

Carnahan Sch. of the Future has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carnahan Sch. of the Future?

The student-teacher ratio at Carnahan Sch. of the Future is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carnahan Sch. of the Future rank in MO?

Carnahan Sch. of the Future ranks #1,270 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Carnahan Sch. of the Future's MySchoolScout rating?

Carnahan Sch. of the Future has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carnahan Sch. of the Future?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carnahan Sch. of the Future has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carnahan Sch. of the Future a charter school?

No, Carnahan Sch. of the Future is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carnahan Sch. of the Future a Title I school?

No, Carnahan Sch. of the Future is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carnahan Sch. of the Future?

100.0% of students at Carnahan Sch. of the Future qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 63118)
25,645
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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