ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH

www.stcharlessd.org

631 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Charles West High School is a public secondary school located in St. Charles, Missouri, serving students within the City of St. Charles School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which offers a variety of pathways for students, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, St. Charles West emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student spirit. The school maintains an active athletic program and a wide array of student organizations, including arts, leadership, and service clubs, which are designed to help students build essential life skills and connections outside of the classroom. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether that leads to higher education, the workforce, or the military—St. Charles West focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

631

Total Students

58.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	63
Black	93
Asian	19
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
405 (64.2 %)
Black
93 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
63 (10.0 %)
Two or More
48 (7.6 %)
Asian
19 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ST. CHARLES R-VI
Phone:	(636)443-4200
Website:	http://www.stcharlessd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 161

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 154

Grade 12 147