ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH

www.stcharlessd.org/scw

645 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Charles West High School is a public secondary school located in St. Charles, Missouri, serving students within the City of St. Charles School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which offers a variety of pathways for students, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

Beyond academics, St. Charles West emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student spirit. The school maintains an active athletic program and a wide array of student organizations, including arts, leadership, and service clubs, which are designed to help students build essential life skills and connections outside of the classroom. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation—whether that leads to higher education, the workforce, or the military—St. Charles West focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

645

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. CHARLES WEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	62
Black	124
Asian	17
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
432 (67.0%)
Black
124 (19.2%)
Hispanic
62 (9.6%)
Asian
17 (2.6%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	ST. CHARLES R-VI
Phone:	(636)443-4200
Website:	http://www.stcharlessd.org/scw
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 152

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 156

Grade 12 164