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Kirkwood School District

Kirkwood Senior High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Kirkwood, MO
  • 253 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Kirkwood Senior High School is a top rated, public school located in Kirkwood, MO. It has 1,741 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 91% in reading.
    Address
    801 W Essex Ave
    Kirkwood, MO 63122
    Telephone
    (314) 213-6110
    Website
    kirkwoodschools.org/khs

    Kirkwood Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    91%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    55%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1300
    59 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    372 responses
    AP Enrollment
    36%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A
    Median Household Income
    $79,439
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,031
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $273,900
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 55 responses
    Report
    • Turkey day
      38%
    • Male poms
      22%
    • Prom
      13%
    • Pep rallies and hallway decorations
      11%
    • Orchestra Trips
      4%
    • Tackey Day
      4%
    • First day of school - Freshman greeting
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,741
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    13%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $77,373
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.9%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,586/ year
    National
    $12,239
    100%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
    98%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
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    Kirkwood Senior High School Reviews

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    I'm an education policy researcher. We bought a home in Kirkwood specifically due to the school district’s excellent reputation & public/private school data (via DESE, etc.) I reviewed before our Missouri move.

    Kirkwood High School exceeded our expectations. The teachers & school leaders are top-notch: they are clearly invested in both the craft of teaching & the data that informs how well their approach is impacting kids.

    I’ll add that in ed. research, the first thing I examine isn’t how well “top” kids are doing – the most telling measure of a great school is how well they teach student groups that have been historically under-served. As a data nerd, I was impressed at KHS’s thoughtful, professional, data-driven work to close ability/race/income “achievement gap” – it’s not always a top focus in affluent districts.

    And my own kids? They loved the school, and were well prepared for college. Big thanks to KHS principals & teachers for a great experience!
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    The campus of KHS is absolutely phenomenal. Especially the quality of atheltic fields, gyms, and architecture design being fitting for all students. The teachers and faculty are very considerate of the success for each individual student when I attended until graduation of 2016. Kirkwood implements an outstanding amount of technology and supplies students with iPads (now laptops) being distributed for academics. They really impacted me with school spirit and supplied many different options for courses that fit a vast amount of interests. I am proud to say I attended 4 years at this high school and can call myself a Pioneer!
    My great grandparents worked at Kirkwood school back in the day and i am a third generation graduate. A lot of students have similar situations because the atmosphere of the city, high school and community is hard to replicate in other places, so people want to come back! Kirkwood has so many djffeeent classes with passionate teachers that it’s hard not to stay focused in class and do well. Kirkwood has activities for everyone of all interests from different sports, clubs, theater, arts, and more! The traditions make the school even better. Turkey day is one the best. It is a month long preparation (from friendship dance to the game itself) leading into the week of thanksgiving with so many activities like hallway decorations and pep rallies, so fun the whole community gets involved. The best part of Kirkwood is the sense of community. Not only are you a community of students but you are apart of the city community as a whole. It’s unlike anywhere else.