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#930 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
University City Sr. High
High School · University City · University City, MO
A high school in University City, MO where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7401 BALSON AVE, University City, MO 63130
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University City Sr. High score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
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Where University City 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (University City), 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
$81,103
Median home value
$285,500
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| H.f. Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 76 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
University City Sr. High is listed in UNIVERSITY CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University City Sr. High
University City Sr. High is a public high school in University City, MO, part of University City, serving approximately 811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University City Sr. High
What grades does University City Sr. High serve?
University City Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University City Sr. High?
University City Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University City Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at University City Sr. High is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University City Sr. High rank in MO?
University City Sr. High ranks #930 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is University City Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
University City Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 University City Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University City Sr. High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is University City Sr. High a charter school?
No, University City Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University City Sr. High a Title I school?
No, University City Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University City Sr. High?
100.0% of students at University City 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
- 811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (314) 290-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63130)
- 29,074
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 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 63130; 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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