HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING

151 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

151

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUMBOLDT ACAD OF HIGHER LRNING
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	3
Black	130
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Black
130 (86.1 %)
White
14 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)932-5720
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 53