Hawthorn High School

1901 N. Kingshighway Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63113

www.hawthornschool.org

Charter School 59 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hawthorn School of St. Louis (often associated with the Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school dedicated to empowering young women. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the school follows a rigorous academic model with a specific focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By providing a supportive and challenging learning environment, the institution aims to prepare students—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—for success in competitive colleges and professional careers, while fostering leadership, confidence, and community responsibility.

The school is notable for its partnership with the Young Women’s Leadership Network, which informs its specialized approach to female-focused education. The curriculum is designed to be college-preparatory, emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative learning. By combining a demanding academic schedule with mentorship and enrichment programs, Hawthorn School seeks to bridge the achievement gap and equip its students with the skills and global perspective necessary to thrive in an evolving 21st-century economy.

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawthorn High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	50
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
50 (84.7 %)
Two or More
4 (6.8 %)
White
2 (3.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HAWTHORN LEADERSHIP SCHL GIRLS
Phone:	(314)361-5323
Website:	http://www.hawthornschool.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 25

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 5