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#1638 of 2,221 schools in MO
Central Visual/perf. Arts High
High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3125 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Math 12% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Visual/perf. Arts High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Visual/perf. Arts High 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$74,749
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63139; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate School of Med/bioEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Gateway Science Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Gateway HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 816 | Compare → |
| Mo School for the Blind - HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Central Visual/perf. Arts High is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,638 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (314) 771-2772
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63139)
- 21,811
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 63139; 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, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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