HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH

1,264 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hazelwood East High School, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Hazelwood School District. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or military service.

The school is deeply integrated into the North St. Louis County community and places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. Hazelwood East utilizes a range of educational resources and support systems to help students meet Missouri state learning standards, while also prioritizing character development and civic responsibility. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and specialized programs, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern workforce and society.

1,264

Total Students

60.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	16
Black	1,211
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,211 (95.8 %)
White
18 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (1.3 %)
Two or More
10 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
Asian
2 (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:	HAZELWOOD
Phone:	(314)953-5600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 362

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 284

Grade 12 269