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MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC.

2156 RUSSELL BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63104ST. LOUIS CITY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
559
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$19,285
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 34% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
33/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 34% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 559 students in grades 06–12 in ST LOUIS, Missouri.
34% above average funding
District spends $19,285 per pupil, 34% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 33th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC. is a large high in ST LOUIS, Missouri, serving grades 06–12 with 559 students. The district invests $19,285 per student — 34% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 33/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC.

559
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution249 male · 310 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 556 students
Student Composition
42%
11%
38%
Asian4%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black38%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292928002990

Academic Outcomes at MCKINLEY CLASS. LEADERSHIP AC.

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
80-89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
33
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 33th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 6th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63104

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,285Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,285
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,485
Student Support$3,664
Administration$2,314
Operations$2,893
Other$1,928
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,285 spent per student, an estimated $8,543 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
78%
State government
5.8%
Local (property tax)
78.0%
Federal programs
16.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $19,285/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (33/100) — national median is 50
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GATEWAY ELEM.STIX EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.MULLANPHY BOTANICAL GARDENSBUDER ELEM.
+12 more
↓
Middle
GATEWAY MIDDLECOMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLECARR LANE VPA MIDDLEBUSCH MS CHARACTER ATHLETICS
+2 more
↓
High School
GATEWAY HIGHVASHON HIGHMILLER CAREER ACADEMYSOLDAN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Louis city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictST. LOUIS CITY →
Phone: (314)773-0027
NCES ID: 292928002990
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST LOUIS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
2156 RUSSELL BLVD, ST LOUIS, MO 63104
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.