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#43 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 2% in state

Collegiate School of Med/bio

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

A St. Louis City high school where students score 65 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4939 Kemper Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139

  • Math 88% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 92% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+16.2 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendImproving
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+39.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.2 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+64.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation39.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Collegiate School of Med/bio score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency88%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency92%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 90% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
75%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
88%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

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

Based on 21 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

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Collegiate School of Med/bio 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
39.7% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Central Visual/perf. Arts HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–120.0 mi350Compare →
Gateway Science Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.49–120.4 mi423Compare →
Gateway HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–121.2 mi816Compare →
Mo School for the Blind - HSEnrollment path unverified4.49–121.4 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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#1 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

Collegiate School of Med/bio is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Collegiate School of Med/bio

Collegiate School of Med/bio is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

What's said publicly about Collegiate School of Med/bio

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience is a magnet high school located in St. Louis, Missouri 1. It operates as part of the St. Louis Public Schools district 1. The school was established in 2013 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Collegiate School of Med/bio

What grades does Collegiate School of Med/bio serve?

Collegiate School of Med/bio serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Collegiate School of Med/bio?

Collegiate School of Med/bio has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Collegiate School of Med/bio?

The student-teacher ratio at Collegiate School of Med/bio is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Collegiate School of Med/bio rank in MO?

Collegiate School of Med/bio ranks #43 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Collegiate School of Med/bio's MySchoolScout rating?

Collegiate School of Med/bio has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Collegiate School of Med/bio?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Collegiate School of Med/bio has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Collegiate School of Med/bio a charter school?

No, Collegiate School of Med/bio is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Collegiate School of Med/bio a Title I school?

No, Collegiate School of Med/bio is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collegiate School of Med/bio?

100.0% of students at Collegiate School of Med/bio 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
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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 · 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2013-2025, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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