SOUTH TECHNICAL

SOUTH TECHNICAL is a public high school that is part of the SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO. school district, located in SUNSET HILLS, MO with about 776 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, SOUTH TECHNICAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

SOUTH TECHNICAL High School (commonly known as South Tech) is a premier career and technical education center located in Sunset Hills, Missouri. Serving as part of the Special School District of St. Louis County, the school provides high school students with a unique, hands-on learning environment designed to prepare them for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary education. The campus functions as a collaborative partner to local high schools, allowing students to spend half of their day engaged in specialized, immersive coursework while remaining connected to their home schools.

The school offers an extensive range of technical programs—spanning from health sciences and engineering to culinary arts, construction trades, and digital media—that emphasize real-world experience through state-of-the-art facilities and industry-aligned curricula. By integrating rigorous academic training with practical skill development, South Tech equips students with professional certifications and technical expertise, empowering them to pursue high-demand careers or advanced studies upon graduation.

For more information, contact SOUTH TECHNICAL at (314) 989-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.