Below Average
#1783 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hazelwood West High
High School · Hazelwood · Hazelwood, MO
A high school in Hazelwood, MO where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 WILDCAT LN, Hazelwood, MO 63042
- Math 26% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hazelwood West High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hazelwood West 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 13Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,039/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazelwood), 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
$49,384
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63042; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mccluer HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,223 | Compare → |
| Mccluer North HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,148 | Compare → |
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
- #12 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 West High is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazelwood West High
Hazelwood West High is a public high school in Hazelwood, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 2,040 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,783 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazelwood West High
What grades does Hazelwood West High serve?
Hazelwood West High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hazelwood West High?
Hazelwood West High has an enrollment of approximately 2,040 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood West High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood West High is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazelwood West High rank in MO?
Hazelwood West High ranks #1,783 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hazelwood West High's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazelwood West High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Hazelwood West High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazelwood West High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hazelwood West High a charter school?
No, Hazelwood West High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazelwood West High a Title I school?
No, Hazelwood West High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazelwood West High?
57.6% of students at Hazelwood West 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
- 2,040
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (314) 953-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63042)
- 17,953
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 63042; 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
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