HANCOCK SR. HIGH

www.hancock.k12.mo.us

369 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hancock Senior High School, located at 229 W. Ripa Ave in St. Louis, Missouri, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hancock Place School District. The school is known for its intimate campus environment, which allows for a close-knit academic community. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a blend of core academic coursework, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that foster student engagement and personal development.

As part of the Hancock Place community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and college or career readiness. By utilizing its resources to provide personalized attention, the high school aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills and social competencies to thrive in a global society. The district maintains a commitment to transparency and community involvement, ensuring that the school remains a central hub for student growth and local pride within the St. Louis area.

369

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HANCOCK SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	39
Black	94
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (53.9%)
Black
94 (25.5%)
Hispanic
39 (10.6%)
Two or More
30 (8.1%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	HANCOCK PLACE
Phone:	(314)544-1300
Website:	http://www.hancock.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 82

Grade 10 102

Grade 11 93

Grade 12 92