HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING

HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in St. Louis, MO with about 214 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning is a public magnet school located in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades PK–8, the school is part of the St. Louis Public School District and is recognized for its specialized academic focus. It is often noted for its "Gifted" program, which provides a rigorous, accelerated curriculum designed to challenge high-achieving students and cater to their specific intellectual needs.

Beyond its academic reputation, Humboldt Academy fosters a community-oriented environment that emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem-solving. By integrating traditional instruction with enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to competitive high school programs. Its location in a historic part of the city, combined with its selective enrollment criteria, makes it a notable institution for families within the district seeking a high-caliber educational experience.

For more information, contact HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING at (314) 932-5720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2516 S. 9th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
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HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING is a public Title I school in St. Louis, MO with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ST. LOUIS CITY
Total Students:
214
Teachers:
16.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 214 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
White
6.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
39.7%
Male
60.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.