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What's the one class at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL every student should take?
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Enrollment
1,388
High
DISTRICT 1,618 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEHLVILLE R-IX·NCES 292067001115
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
3200 LEMAY FERRY RD, ST LOUIS, MO 63125 · (314) 467-6000 · St. Louis County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,388 STUDENTS
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Scored higher than 55% of Missouri public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
102 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.9:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
594 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 327 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 348 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 325 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 388 | 28% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
49.9%
MO avg 44.9% . +4.4pp since 2021
Math
45.8%
MO avg 43.8% . -15.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 16 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5.7% | 44.2% | 32.7% | 17.2% |
| Math | 18.5% | 27.3% | 29.9% | 24.1% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 49.9% | 45.8% |
| 2023-24 | 50.3% | 34.0% |
| 2022-23 | 51.8% | 32.0% |
| 2021-22 | 45.5% | 61.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
41.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.9%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (41.1% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,388 | 42.8% | 41.1% |
| CENTRAL HIGH SPRINGFIELD | 1,428 | 46.1% | 59.4% |
| AFFTON HIGH ST LOUIS | 761 | 41.3% | 36.9% |
| DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH COLUMBIA | 2,007 | 33.0% | 41.1% |
| KICKAPOO HIGH SPRINGFIELD | 1,923 | 26.8% | 53.8% |
| ROLLA SR. HIGH ROLLA | 1,398 | 42.3% | 36.2% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.1% | #164 of 443 | #21 of 31 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.8% | #157 of 453 ▲ 84 | #23 of 34 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.9% | #181 of 382 ▼ 18 | #22 of 35 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.7pp | #43 of 231 | #8 of 22 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,388 | #63 of 561 | #14 of 45 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #162 of 343 | #7 of 34 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.5% | #74 of 343 | #15 of 34 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.8% | #247 of 455 | #16 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -11.2% | #62 of 187 | #8 of 21 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,388
-21 (-1%) vs 2020
-24% since 1990-91, when it was 1,832
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,388 | 102.2 | 13.6:1 | 43% (594) |
| 2023-24 | 1,414 | 102.8 | 13.8:1 | 40% (564) |
| 2022-23 | 1,440 | 102.9 | 14.0:1 | 43% (613) |
| 2020-21 | 1,409 | 106 | 13.3:1 | 35% (496) |
| 2017-18 | 1,563 | 108.4 | 14.4:1 | 34% (535) |
| 2015-16 | 1,794 | 110 | 16.3:1 | 29% (522) |
| 2010-11 | 1,885 | 118 | 16.0:1 | 25% (464) |
| 2000-01 | 1,998 | 109 | 18.3:1 | 18% (359) |
| 1990-91 | 1,832 | 106 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (1,563 to 1,388); teachers down 6% (108.4 to 102.2).
About MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
This page covers MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, a large high school in ST LOUIS, Missouri. The school had 1,388 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for high schools in Missouri is about 501, so this school runs 177% above that.
MEHLVILLE R-IX (19 schools, 10,095 students) runs MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL.
White students are the majority at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, with 68% of enrollment. Other groups include 12% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian, and 6% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 50% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, with 102.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 1.4 above the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 43%. That tracks the 43% average for public schools in St. Louis County.
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is graded B by allk12, scoring above 55% of Missouri public high schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
After adjusting for student poverty, MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL lands between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools. Its average proficiency rate on state tests is 41.1%; the prediction is 43.9%.
In the county around the school, St. Louis County, the median household income is $82,936, 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of people live in poverty. There are 275 public schools in St. Louis County, enrolling about 134,601 students in all.
Nearby, At Home Academy is less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, there are at least 8 other public schools. Compared with its nearest neighbors, MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ranks 8th of 9 on average proficiency.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 1,409 in 2020-21 and 1,388 in 2024-25.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MEHLVILLE R-IX
- OAKVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,847 students
- OAKVILLE MIDDLEMiddle · 629 students
- BERNARD MIDDLEMiddle · 577 students
- MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLEMiddle · 549 students
- BIERBAUM ELEM.Elementary · 531 students
- BLADES ELEM.Elementary · 442 students
Other schools in ST LOUIS
- RITENOUR SR. HIGHHigh · 2,041 students
- OAKVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,847 students
- LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGHHigh · 1,395 students
- HAZELWOOD EAST HIGHHigh · 1,310 students
- WEBSTER GROVES HIGHHigh · 1,253 students
- RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGHHigh · 1,246 students
Nearby schools
- At Home Academy0.1 mi · 77
- MOSAIC ELEMENTARY0.3 mi · 258
- MARGARET BUERKLE MIDDLE0.7 mi · 549
- BIERBAUM ELEM.1.3 mi · 531
- BERNARD MIDDLE1.4 mi · 577
- FORDER ELEM.1.7 mi · 397
Frequently asked questions
About MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHow large is MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL?
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,388 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL serve?
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 68% White, 6% Hispanic, 12% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL in?
MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is part of MEHLVILLE R-IX.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.