WEST HIGH

www.parkwayschools.net

1,436 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Parkway West High School, located in Ballwin, Missouri, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Parkway School District. Known for its academic excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized honors tracks, and robust elective programs in the arts, sciences, and technology, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond academics, Parkway West fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school supports a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive MSHSAA athletics to diverse student-led clubs, debate teams, and award-winning performing arts programs. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and student well-being, Parkway West maintains a reputation for developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,436

Total Students

88.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	950
Hispanic	55
Black	155
Asian	200
Two or More	74
American Indian	2

White
950 (66.2 %)
Asian
200 (13.9 %)
Black
155 (10.8 %)
Two or More
74 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (3.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARKWAY C-2
Phone:	(314)415-7500
Website:	http://www.parkwayschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 9 360

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 368