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#749 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 34% in state

North High

High School · Parkway C-2 · St. Louis, MO

A Parkway C-2 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

12860 FEE FEE RD, St. Louis, MO 63146

  • Math 45% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,983
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at North High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
77%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

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 North 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$85,724

Median home value

$283,600

Median rent

$1,315/mo

College educated

62.3%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·47 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eyc AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9private5–122.2 mi30Compare →
De Smet Jesuit High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private9–122.4 mi645Compare →
Whitfield SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private6–122.6 mi433Compare →
Central HighEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.7 mi1,261Compare →

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.

Parkway C-2

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#18 of 29
District spending per student
$13,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

North High is listed in PARKWAY C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North High

North High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of Parkway C-2, serving approximately 1,013 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #749 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North High

What grades does North High serve?

North High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North High?

North High has an enrollment of approximately 1,013 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North High?

The student-teacher ratio at North 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 North High rank in MO?

North High ranks #749 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is North High's MySchoolScout rating?

North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 North High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North High a charter school?

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

Is North High a Title I school?

No, North High is not currently a Title I school.

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

32.5% of students at North 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
1,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 63146)
30,917
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
39.2
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 63146; 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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