UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH

7401 BALSON AVE
UNIVERSITY CITY, MO 63130

www.ucityschools.org/schools/university-city-high-school

874 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University City Senior High School, located at 7401 Balson Avenue in University City, Missouri, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the School District of University City. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, the high school integrates rigorous coursework with various extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to foster a well-rounded educational environment.

As part of a district deeply rooted in the history of the St. Louis metropolitan area, University City High School focuses on promoting equity, social justice, and collaborative learning. The school leverages its proximity to major cultural and educational hubs to provide students with unique learning opportunities. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, academic policies, or upcoming school events, the district maintains a comprehensive online presence at [http://www.ucityschools.org](http://www.ucityschools.org).

874

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY CITY SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	76
Black	695
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	5

Black
695 (79.5%)
Hispanic
76 (8.7%)
White
58 (6.6%)
Two or More
34 (3.9%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

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:	UNIVERSITY CITY
Phone:	(314)290-4100
Website:	http://www.ucityschools.org/schools/university-city-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	874
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 9 193

Grade 10 232

Grade 11 227

Grade 12 222