McCluer North High School is a public school in Florissant, Missouri, United States in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The McCluer North campus is centrally located in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Located in a residential area, the campus is bounded by Waterford Drive, St. Catherine and Parker Road.
Serving 1,148 students in grades 9-12, Mccluer North High School 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 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccluer North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccluer North High School's student population of 1,148 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Mccluer North High School 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 Mccluer North High School is 0.29, which is less 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
#1911 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
84%
15%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccluer North High School's ranking?
Mccluer North High School is ranked #1911 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mccluer North High School often compared to?
Mccluer North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccluer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mccluer North High School?
The graduation rate of Mccluer North High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mccluer North High School?
1,148 students attend Mccluer North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mccluer North High School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccluer North High School?
Mccluer North High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mccluer North High School offer ?
Mccluer North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccluer North High School part of?
Mccluer North High School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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