UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH

7401 BALSON AVE
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO 63130

www.ucityschools.org/domain/900

726 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University City Senior High School, located at 7401 Balson Avenue in University City, Missouri, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the School District of University City. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, the high school integrates rigorous coursework with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to foster a well-rounded educational environment.

As part of a district deeply rooted in the history of the St. Louis metropolitan area, University City High School focuses on promoting equity, social justice, and collaborative learning. The school leverages its proximity to major cultural and educational hubs to provide students with unique learning opportunities. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic policies, or upcoming school events, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [http://www.ucityschools.org](http://www.ucityschools.org).

726

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

120.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	32
Black	593
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Black
593 (81.7 %)
White
68 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.4 %)
Two or More
29 (4.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	UNIVERSITY CITY
Phone:	(314)290-4100
Website:	http://www.ucityschools.org/domain/900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	874
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 9 196

Grade 10 201

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 162