At a glance
Reported students
645
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
328.5
St. Charles West High: 645 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
10.4:1 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
- 675
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about St. Charles West High
St. Charles West High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St Charles. It is one of 12 current school records connected to St. Charles R-VI. NCES reports 645 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, 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 White (67%) and Black (19.2%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking St. Charles West High
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 62 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.66
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black19.2%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.9%
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
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 St. Charles R-VI
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
St. Charles High
High · Grades 09–12
782 reported students
Lewis Clark Career Ctr.
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Hardin Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
676 reported students
Jefferson Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
706 reported students
Harris Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
408 reported students
Monroe Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–04
366 reported students
Public schools near St. Charles West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Clark Career Ctr. High · St. Charles R-VI | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| St. Charles High High · St. Charles R-VI | 09–12 | 782 | 2.4 mi |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High High · Fort Zumwalt School District | 09–12 | 1,171 | 3 mi |
| Francis Howell North High High · Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,716 | 3.1 mi |
| Orchard Farm High School High · Orchard Farm R-V | 09–12 | 698 | 4.1 mi |
| Pattonville Sr. High High · Pattonville R-III | 09–12 | 1,945 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about St. Charles West High
What grades does St. Charles West High serve?
St. Charles West High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in St. Charles R-VI.
How many students attend St. Charles West High?
St. Charles West High reported 645 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 675 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at St. Charles West High?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 645 students and 62 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 St. Charles West High a public, charter, or magnet school?
St. Charles West High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on St. Charles R-VI attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of St. Charles West High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is St. Charles West High in?
St. Charles West High is part of St. Charles R-VI, based in St Charles, MO, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near St. Charles West High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis Clark Career Ctr. (0.5 mi), St. Charles High (2.4 mi), Ft. Zumwalt East High (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.