Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Hiram Neuwoehner ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiram Neuwoehner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hiram Neuwoehner's student population of 93 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Hiram Neuwoehner ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiram Neuwoehner is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
32%
15%
White
44%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiram Neuwoehner's ranking?
Hiram Neuwoehner is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hiram Neuwoehner?
The graduation rate of Hiram Neuwoehner is 40-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hiram Neuwoehner?
93 students attend Hiram Neuwoehner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hiram Neuwoehner students are White, 32% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiram Neuwoehner?
Hiram Neuwoehner has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hiram Neuwoehner offer ?
Hiram Neuwoehner offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiram Neuwoehner part of?
Hiram Neuwoehner is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
It"s not your typical high school when it comes a public school, but I can say it was the best thing for me. If it was''nt for neuwoehner I would have never graduated high school. It gave me the extra help and attention that they could''nt provide in a public school. The school deffinitaly is a teaching school.
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