Parkway Central High School
- Public
- CHESTERFIELD, MO
Public School
Parkway Central High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- CHESTERFIELD, MO
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 176 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1340
64 responses
Average ACT
28
437 responses
AP Enrollment
35%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$120,394
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,212
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$374,100
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
72%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responsesPoll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,243
Free or Reduced Lunch
16%
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$71,828
Teachers in First/Second Year
0.1%
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 24 responses75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$16,107 / year
National
$12,23996%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 26 responses65%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 26 responses92%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 26 responsesSimilar Schools
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Parkway Central High School Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 176 reviews
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Large variety of classes and generally good teachers. Teachers are willing to spend extra time explaining concepts as long as you ask, or provide alternative ways to learn the material. There are many options for honors/AP classes and also many extracurricular clubs that are not just about academics (NHS, NBHS, Science Olympiad, Beta Chi Pi, Project Help, etc.). Shout out to Mr. and Ms. Meyer, they're the best.
What I liked most about Parkway Central is the abundance of academic aid. This school is serious about their academics, so I'd advise attending in that manner. However, during my high school experience (2017-2021), racists slurs on bathroom mirrors, mimics to slavery on social media, and more off-the -wall behavior that fails to meet the necessity of a school full of diverse, accepting, students was my least favorite part about this high school. In the future, I really hope that reform is made, and that students/faculty all take responsibility in making Parkway Central a welcoming environment; not just academically, but socially.
Parkway Central is extraordinarily committed to college readiness. There are plenty of AP and honors level courses to prepare you for any field in the adult world. However, there is a lack of diversity in these upper level courses as well, notably missing African American and Hispanic students. Our athletic department cares about our student athletes, and there are plenty of opportunities to participate. And while we definitely have problems regarding race at our school, I believe that our school community works to try and get over inequities at our school.