KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH

www.kirkwoodschools.org

1,693 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kirkwood Senior High School, located at 801 W. Essex Ave in Kirkwood, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Kirkwood School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and specialized career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Kirkwood High School fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by strong spirit, community involvement, and a wide array of student organizations. The school provides numerous opportunities for student engagement through competitive athletics, fine arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience, Kirkwood Senior High aims to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

1,693

Total Students

115.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,294
Hispanic	82
Black	173
Asian	26
Two or More	116
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,294 (76.4%)
Black
173 (10.2%)
Two or More
116 (6.9%)
Hispanic
82 (4.8%)
Asian
26 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KIRKWOOD R-VII
Phone:	(314)213-6110
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 416

Grade 10 417

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 440