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#2072 of 2,221 schools in MO
Riverview Gardens Sr. High
High School · Riverview Gardens · St. Louis, MO
A high school in St. Louis, MO where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1218 Shepley Dr. St. Louis M, St. Louis, MO 63137
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 58.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverview Gardens Sr. High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 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 Riverview Gardens Sr. 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$45,597
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63137; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood East HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,253 | Compare → |
| Jennings HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Coordinated Youth & Human ServicesPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–12 | 4.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| North TechnicalEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 10–12 | 4.7 mi | 822 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverview Gardens
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Gardens Sr. High is listed in RIVERVIEW GARDENS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Gardens Sr. High
Riverview Gardens Sr. High is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of Riverview Gardens, serving approximately 1,262 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,072 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Gardens Sr. High
What grades does Riverview Gardens Sr. High serve?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Gardens Sr. High is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Gardens Sr. High rank in MO?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High ranks #2,072 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Riverview Gardens Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Gardens Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Gardens Sr. High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverview Gardens Sr. High a charter school?
No, Riverview Gardens Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Gardens Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Riverview Gardens Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Gardens Sr. High?
100.0% of students at Riverview Gardens Sr. 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
- 1,262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.8%
- Phone
- (314) 869-4700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 58.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63137)
- 19,690
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 63137; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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