Excellent
#89 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
Metro High
High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City high school where students score 67 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4015 MCPHERSON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63108
- Math 85% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 99% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metro High score 92% 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 17 points since 2021, reaching 92% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (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 31 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
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Metro 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$56,933
Median home value
$337,300
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
63.7%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63108; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map St. LouisPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 7–12 | 0.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
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| Griscom Juvenile Detention CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Rosati-kain High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 249 | 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.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Metro High is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metro High
Metro High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 333 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Metro High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metro High
What grades does Metro High serve?
Metro High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metro High?
Metro High has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro High?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro High is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metro High rank in MO?
Metro High ranks #89 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Metro High's MySchoolScout rating?
Metro High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Metro High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metro High has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Metro High a charter school?
No, Metro High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metro High a Title I school?
No, Metro High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Metro High?
100.0% of students at Metro 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
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (314) 534-3894
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63108)
- 20,692
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 · 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 63108; 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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