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Parkway Central High School

#2 in Best Public High Schools in Missouri
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • 144 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Parkway Central High School is a top rated, public school located in Chesterfield, MO. It has 1,216 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    369 N Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
    Telephone
    (314) 415-7900
    Website
    edline.net/pages/parkwayc2

    Parkway Central High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    92%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1360
    44 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    308 responses
    AP Enrollment
    28%
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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
    $99,848
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,142
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $360,400
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    73%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.15 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.15 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Special Olympics.
      38%
    • Drama productions
      25%
    • Prom
      17%
    • Central Jazz
      8%
    • Day of Silence
      8%
    • Spirit Week
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,216
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.18 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.18 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.18 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $70,330
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.2%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,371/ year
    National
    $12,239
    96%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.23 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.23 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.23 responses
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    Parkway Central High School Reviews

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    The teachers at PCH have helped me be successful in the classroom. They have stayed after school, come in early and spent their lunch time helping me with my school work. There are a lot of clubs and sports to get involved in. I am big into soccer and have played on Varsity all four years. Soccer has helped me in so many ways both on and off the field. I think PCH is a great school and am very grateful to have spent all four years as a Colt!
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    Overall, my experience at Parkway Central was good. I liked how most of the staff was heavily involved in the achievements and successes of their prospective students. Whenever I needed help, someone was their to guide me in the right direction. They're also good at making sure students have the best education experience possible by constantly challenging the students, and opening up opportunities to progress in Honors, AP, and assisting them to make the best decisions for after high school, whether that be college, or starting a career. This school is dedicated in providing the best education opportunites for their students. Any student who graduates from here is destined for greatness in whatever endeavor they so choose.
    Parkway Central is a decent high school with excelled STEM classes and good athletics. Every year students and teams from Parkway Central High School place at state tournaments in all fields of studies and activities, whether it is speech & debate, athletics, musical, or etc... The higher level courses at Central are very rigorous in the STEM wings of the school, and students often find them to be very challenging, yet worth it. Numerous AP Classes or all kinds are offered at Central, along with UMSL dual credit, which in the end allows students to save thousands of dollars on college credit courses.