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Ladue Horton Watkins High School vs. Kirkwood Sr. High School

Should you attend Ladue Horton Watkins High School or Kirkwood Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
1201 S Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Kirkwood Sr. High School
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ladue Horton Watkins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12, Ladue Horton Watkins High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,737 students in grades 9-12, Kirkwood Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,325 students
1,737 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kirkwood Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kirkwood Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
135 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ladue Horton Watkins High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kirkwood Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Horton Watkins High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ladue School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#102 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
#604 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ladue Horton Watkins High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kirkwood Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MO)
36%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirkwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirkwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kirkwood Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 1% in MO)
98%
(Top 1% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kirkwood Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ladue Horton Watkins High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kirkwood Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
352
408
Grade 10 Students
326
420
Grade 11 Students
333
452
Grade 12 Students
314
457

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kirkwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kirkwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kirkwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kirkwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kirkwood Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ladue Horton Watkins High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kirkwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kirkwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kirkwood Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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