KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH SCHOOL

KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the KIRKWOOD R-VII school district, located in KIRKWOOD, MO with about 1,738 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 108 teachers, KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Kirkwood Senior High School, located at 801 W. Essex Ave in Kirkwood, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Kirkwood School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and specialized career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kirkwood High School fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by strong spirit, community involvement, and a wide array of student organizations. The school provides numerous opportunities for student engagement through competitive athletics, fine arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, Kirkwood Senior High aims to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

For more information, contact KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH at (314) 213-6110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 W ESSEX AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122-3608
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KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KIRKWOOD, MO with about 1,738 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KIRKWOOD R-VII
Total Students:
1,738
Teachers:
108.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 1,738 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.0%
Black or African American
14.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.