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#1511 of 2,221 schools in MO
North Technical
High School · Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. · Florissant, MO
A Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 DERHAKE RD, Florissant, MO 63033
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Technical score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2021.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Technical 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Florissant), 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
$63,979
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthviewEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Mccluer North HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,148 | Compare → |
| Mccluer HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,223 | Compare → |
| External SitesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 2,273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $118,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Technical is listed in SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Technical
North Technical is a public high school in Florissant, MO, part of Specl. Sch. Dst.
St. Louis Co., serving approximately 822 students in grades 10th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,511 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Technical
What grades does North Technical serve?
North Technical serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend North Technical?
North Technical has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at North Technical is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Technical rank in MO?
North Technical ranks #1,511 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Technical's MySchoolScout rating?
North Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Technical has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is North Technical a charter school?
No, North Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Technical a Title I school?
No, North Technical is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Technical?
33.3% of students at North Technical 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (314) 989-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 63033)
- 42,258
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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