SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Soldan International Studies High School, located in the Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, is a historic magnet school within the St. Louis Public Schools district. Housed in a landmark building designed in the Collegiate Gothic style, the school is known for its strong focus on global awareness and international studies. It provides students with a rigorous academic environment that encourages cultural appreciation, critical thinking, and the development of skills necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected global society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Soldan is well-regarded for its long-standing traditions and vibrant student life. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs, which foster a strong sense of community and school pride among its student body. As a magnet institution, it attracts students from across the district who are seeking a specialized educational experience that bridges traditional college-preparatory coursework with a broader international perspective.

487

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	28
Black	439
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Black
439 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.7 %)
White
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)367-9222
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
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 9 136

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 103