Ladue School District
- ST LOUIS, MO
School District
Ladue School District
- ST LOUIS, MO
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 20 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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Elementary Schools in Ladue School District
Middle Schools in Ladue School District
High Schools in Ladue School District
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
70%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1440
55 responses
Average ACT
29
527 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
4,228
Free or Reduced Lunch
10.5%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$75,041
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.3%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$20,907 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$214,875
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,490
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$831,800
National
$217,500Ladue School District Reviews
Rating 4.25 out of 5 20 reviews
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This public school system offers superior education to all but the most elite private schools such that any kid lucky enough to live in the district has an excellent opportunity to learn, achieve and matriculate at an elite university despite not having all the benefits of upbringing or affluence. Public education is the great equalizer in society and very few district in the USA do it better than Ladue. Compared to where and when I went to public school, the instruction my kids receive is like that which was offered to the richest kids who attended the best private country day school. In terms of value, nothing beats the Ladue School District. In areas where public school systems are plagued with poor performance, this kind of education would cost you 30K or more per year per student at a very competitive private school. If you have multiple kids, that delta can add up to 7 figures and so dollar for dollar, living in the Ladue District is the best value bar none.
Ladue is much more progressive than any school I've attended. The student body is still primarily white, but there are a lot of POC students and teachers. Many of the teachers work to create a safe space for any minorities and a few teachers also adhere to a different teaching style that works for students with learning disabilities. I notice that there is a distinct clique of students who are primarily white and rich and they seem to be the worst group of people in the school. A lot of them treat minorities (specifically people with disabilities) like pets or like social work. Overall Ladue is one of the better school districts I have been a part of, but it still has much to improve.
In debate competitions Ladue is usually the state champion. The community has long supported its school system so that almost everyone here loves it. Our property taxes are higher, but with a 1:12 teacher:pupil ratio it is worth the cost for this school district. Rural feeling community in the heart of the city is a big plus. Just be ready for the high cost of a home because demand outstrips supply. You cannot go wrong sending your kids to this district. Competing school districts nearby are Kirkwood and Clayton. I am biased, but Ladue simply out performs them year after year in creating well rounded kids ready for the future.