At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Grand Center Arts Academy High: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 409
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Grand Center Arts Academy High
Grand Center Arts Academy High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St. Louis. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Confluence Academies. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (78.1%) and White (14.2%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grand Center Arts Academy High
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.2%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black78.1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Confluence Academies
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 09–12
442 reported students
Old North Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
448 reported students
Grand Center Arts Acad Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
218 reported students
South City
Elementary · Grades PK–08
838 reported students
Public schools near Grand Center Arts Academy High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Career Academy High · St. Louis City | 09–12 | 430 | 0.2 mi |
| Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr High · St. Louis City | 05–12 | 27 | 0.3 mi |
| Metro High High · St. Louis City | 09–12 | 317 | 0.7 mi |
| BELIEVE Academy STL High · Charter · Believe Academy Stl | 09–12 | — | 0.7 mi |
| Vashon High High · St. Louis City | 09–12 | 621 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP St. Louis High High · Charter · KIPP St Louis Public Schools | 09–12 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Center Arts Academy High
What grades does Grand Center Arts Academy High serve?
Grand Center Arts Academy High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Confluence Academies.
How many students attend Grand Center Arts Academy High?
Grand Center Arts Academy High reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 409 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Center Arts Academy High?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 402 students and 36.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Center Arts Academy High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Center Arts Academy High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Grand Center Arts Academy High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Center Arts Academy High in?
Grand Center Arts Academy High is part of Confluence Academies, based in St. Louis, MO, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Center Arts Academy High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miller Career Academy (0.2 mi), Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr (0.3 mi), Metro High (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.