HAWTHORN MIDDLE

1901 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63113

www.hawthornschool.org

Charter School 53 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hawthorn Middle School is a specialized educational institution located in St. Louis, Missouri, that operates as an all-girls charter school. Dedicated to providing a rigorous and empowering academic environment, the school focuses on college preparation and leadership development for students in middle school grades. By fostering a single-gender learning atmosphere, Hawthorn aims to build student confidence, encourage active participation, and address the unique developmental needs of young women, particularly those from underrepresented communities in the St. Louis area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be challenging, with a strong emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and critical thinking skills. Beyond academics, Hawthorn Middle promotes a culture of community responsibility, character building, and social-emotional growth. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive, focused environment, the school prepares its students not only for successful transitions into high-quality high schools but also for long-term success as scholars and future leaders.

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	48
Two or More	4

Black
48 (90.6%)
Two or More
4 (7.5%)
White
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HAWTHORN LEADERSHIP SCHL GIRLS
Phone:	(314)361-5323
Website:	http://www.hawthornschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 17

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 15