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#2031 of 2,221 schools in MO

Soldan International Studies

High School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO

A St. Louis City high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

918 N UNION BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63108

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation41%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism93.4%

Students at Soldan International Studies score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Soldan International Studies 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
41% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 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
Hw KiaPrivate · tuition4.4K–120.5 mi45Compare →
Crossroads College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.87–120.6 mi122Compare →
St. Louis Children's HospitalEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.3 mi11Compare →
Rosati-kain High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.09–121.4 mi249Compare →

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
#52 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

Soldan International Studies is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soldan International Studies

Soldan International Studies is a public high school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 395 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,031 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soldan International Studies

What grades does Soldan International Studies serve?

Soldan International Studies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Soldan International Studies?

Soldan International Studies has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soldan International Studies?

The student-teacher ratio at Soldan International Studies is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soldan International Studies rank in MO?

Soldan International Studies ranks #2,031 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Soldan International Studies's MySchoolScout rating?

Soldan International Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Soldan International Studies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soldan International Studies has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Soldan International Studies a charter school?

No, Soldan International Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Soldan International Studies a Title I school?

No, Soldan International Studies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soldan International Studies?

100.0% of students at Soldan International Studies 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
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
93.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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