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#2078 of 2,221 schools in MO

Community Access Job Training

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

A St. Louis City high school serving grades 8th – 12th.

4915 DONOVAN AVE, St. Louis, MO 63109

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • ≤20% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-7.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness1.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Students at Community Access Job Training score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Community Access Job Training 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 42Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$71,563

Median home value

$244,900

Median rent

$929/mo

College educated

51.5%

Homeownership

63%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gateway Science Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified7.49–121.8 mi423Compare →
Central Visual/perf. Arts HighEnrollment path unverified5.29–122.1 mi350Compare →
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. HighEnrollment path unverified7.79–122.1 mi431Compare →
Affton HighEnrollment path unverified4.09–122.2 mi739Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

St. Louis City

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#56 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

Community Access Job Training is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Community Access Job Training

Community Access Job Training is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 81 students in grades 8th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,078 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Community Access Job Training

What grades does Community Access Job Training serve?

Community Access Job Training serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Community Access Job Training?

Community Access Job Training has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Access Job Training?

The student-teacher ratio at Community Access Job Training is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Community Access Job Training rank in MO?

Community Access Job Training ranks #2,078 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Community Access Job Training's MySchoolScout rating?

Community Access Job Training has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Community Access Job Training?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Access Job Training has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Community Access Job Training a charter school?

No, Community Access Job Training is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Community Access Job Training a Title I school?

No, Community Access Job Training is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Access Job Training?

100.0% of students at Community Access Job Training 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%
4-Year Graduation
≤20%
Area population (ZIP 63109)
25,743
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 · 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.
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 63109; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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