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#1913 of 2,221 schools in MO

Hazelwood Central High

High School · Hazelwood · Florissant, MO

A high school in Florissant, MO where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15875 NEW HALLS FERRY RD, Florissant, MO 63031

  • Math 15% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 78.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate78%
AP Participation12.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$13,977
Chronic Absenteeism43.4%

Students at Hazelwood Central High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hazelwood Central 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,182/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florissant), 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

$71,783

Median home value

$144,500

Median rent

$1,351/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 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

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Mccluer North HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.9 mi1,148Compare →
North TechnicalEnrollment path unverified5.510–123.7 mi822Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Hazelwood

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#17 of 31
District spending per student
$13,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hazelwood Central High is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hazelwood Central High

Hazelwood Central High is a public high school in Florissant, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 1,782 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,913 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazelwood Central High

What grades does Hazelwood Central High serve?

Hazelwood Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hazelwood Central High?

Hazelwood Central High has an enrollment of approximately 1,782 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Central High is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazelwood Central High rank in MO?

Hazelwood Central High ranks #1,913 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hazelwood Central High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazelwood Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Hazelwood Central High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazelwood Central High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hazelwood Central High a charter school?

No, Hazelwood Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hazelwood Central High a Title I school?

No, Hazelwood Central High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazelwood Central High?

55.2% of students at Hazelwood Central 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
1,782
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.4%
4-Year Graduation
78.0%
Area population (ZIP 63031)
50,258
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
38.1
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 63031; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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