St. Charles West High School is a public high school in St. Charles, Missouri that is part of the City of St. Charles School District.
Serving 633 students in grades 9-12, St. Charles West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Charles West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
St. Charles West High School's student population of 633 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
St. Charles West High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Charles West High School is 0.47, 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
#629 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Charles West High School's ranking?
St. Charles West High School is ranked #629 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are St. Charles West High School often compared to?
St. Charles West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Charles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Charles West High School?
The graduation rate of St. Charles West High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend St. Charles West High School?
633 students attend St. Charles West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of St. Charles West High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Charles West High School?
St. Charles West High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does St. Charles West High School offer ?
St. Charles West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Charles West High School part of?
St. Charles West High School is part of St. Charles R-VI School District.
School Reviews
2 2/22/2010
MAP scores dropping with each passing year. Math teachers and Math scores will not impress anyone. A lot of bullying, drugs, bad behavior in general, and I'm not seeing where the faculty is doing anything about it. At one time I had a very very high opinion of this school, but it has changed and not for the better. I will give them this though; those who do participate in the extracurricular activities, teachers as well as students, seem to participate with a great deal of pride and hard work.
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