Excellent
#191 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City high school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2156 RUSSELL BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Math 76% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$70,127
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift for Life Academy High SchCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Kairos HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 9–10 | 1.4 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Mo School for the Blind - HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St.
Louis City, serving approximately 580 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
What grades does Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. serve?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. rank in MO?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks #191 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. a charter school?
No, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. a Title I school?
No, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
100.0% of students at Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (314) 773-0027
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63104)
- 18,701
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 63104; 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, 2010-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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