Very Good
#392 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 18% in state
Ladue Horton Watkins High
High School · Ladue · St. Louis, MO
A high school in St. Louis, MO serving grades 9th – 12th.
1201 S WARSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63124
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ladue Horton Watkins High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ladue Horton Watkins 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$188,750
Median home value
$967,300
Median rent
$1,812/mo
College educated
85%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade College Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 836 | Compare → |
| Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| St Joseph's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Mary Institute & St Louis Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ladue
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ladue Horton Watkins High is listed in LADUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ladue Horton Watkins High
Ladue Horton Watkins High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of Ladue, serving approximately 1,325 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Ladue Horton Watkins High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ladue Horton Watkins High
What grades does Ladue Horton Watkins High serve?
Ladue Horton Watkins High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ladue Horton Watkins High?
Ladue Horton Watkins High has an enrollment of approximately 1,325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Horton Watkins High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladue Horton Watkins High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ladue Horton Watkins High rank in MO?
Ladue Horton Watkins High ranks #392 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ladue Horton Watkins High's MySchoolScout rating?
Ladue Horton Watkins High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ladue Horton Watkins High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladue Horton Watkins High has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ladue Horton Watkins High a charter school?
No, Ladue Horton Watkins High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ladue Horton Watkins High a Title I school?
No, Ladue Horton Watkins High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladue Horton Watkins High?
9.7% of students at Ladue Horton Watkins 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
- 1,325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (314) 993-6447
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63124)
- 11,009
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 63124; 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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