METRO HIGH

343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Metro High School (often referred to as Metro Academic and Classical High School) is a highly regarded magnet school located in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the St. Louis Public School District, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its selective admissions process. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing high schools in the state, emphasizing a college-preparatory curriculum that focuses on classical education, critical thinking, and advanced coursework.

Beyond its academic reputation, Metro High is noted for fostering a tight-knit community despite its relatively small enrollment size. Because it draws students from across the city, the school cultivates a diverse student body that is actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive academic teams, arts programs, and community service. By maintaining high standards for both student conduct and scholastic achievement, Metro High serves as a premier destination for students seeking a challenging educational experience within the St. Louis metropolitan area.

343

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for METRO HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	23
Black	116
Asian	30
Two or More	11

White
163 (47.5 %)
Black
116 (33.8 %)
Asian
30 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (6.7 %)
Two or More
11 (3.2 %)

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)534-3894
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
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 90

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 82