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#1638 of 2,221 schools in MO
Central Visual/perf. Arts High
High School · ST. LOUIS CITY
3125 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63139
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,638 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#102 of 193
public schools
In district
#29 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Central Visual/perf. Arts High
High School in St. Louis · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Central Visual/perf. Arts High
Central Visual/perf. Arts High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Central Visual/perf. Arts High serves approximately 350 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,638 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Central Visual/perf.
Arts High show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
56% of students at Central Visual/perf. Arts High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Central Visual/perf. Arts High — Students at Central Visual/perf. Arts High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.2/10.
How Central Visual/perf. Arts High Compares
See how Central Visual/perf. Arts High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3125 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63139
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Central Visual/perf. Arts High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO (rated 9.1/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 0.0 mi | 9.1 |
| SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| ST AMBROSE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| MANN ELEM. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| GATEWAY HIGH St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 8.3 |
| MASON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENS St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI ECEC St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 6.2 |
| SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 1.2 mi | — |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,749
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
21,811
College Educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
35.6
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| LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters, MO | 5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central Visual/perf. Arts High
What grades does Central Visual/perf. Arts High serve?
Central Visual/perf. Arts High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Visual/perf. Arts High?
Central Visual/perf. Arts High has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Visual/perf. Arts High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Visual/perf. Arts High is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Visual/perf. Arts High rank in MO?
Central Visual/perf. Arts High ranks #1,638 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Central Visual/perf. Arts High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Visual/perf. Arts High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Central Visual/perf. Arts High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Visual/perf. Arts High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Visual/perf. Arts High a charter school?
No, Central Visual/perf. Arts High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Visual/perf. Arts High a Title I school?
No, Central Visual/perf. Arts High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Visual/perf. Arts High?
100.0% of students at Central Visual/perf. Arts High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (314) 771-2772
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #29 of 63
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