Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Construction Careers Center 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
93%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)50-59%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Construction Careers Center?
The graduation rate of Construction Careers Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Construction Careers Center?
162 students attend Construction Careers Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Construction Careers Center students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Construction Careers Center?
Construction Careers Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Construction Careers Center offer ?
Construction Careers Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Construction Careers Center part of?
Construction Careers Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
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