C
Below Average
54/100

University City Sr. High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 7401 BALSON AVE, University City, MO 63130
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 42% · Math 27% proficient · 32nd percentile in Missouri
Graduation
C+
82% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
811
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 28th percentile, math 35th percentile among Missouri high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10082% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate82% (−6 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—70%math +27 pts92nd percentile (list)
Black37%17%reading +3 pts, math -4 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +0 pts, math +0 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7401 BALSON AVE
City University City
ZIP Code 63130
District 2930660
NCES School ID 293066002113
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63130

Understanding the community around University City Sr. High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,079
Per Capita Income $63,979
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%
High School or Higher 96.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $298,700
Median Rent $1,156
Owner-Occupied 62.5%
Renter-Occupied 37.5%
View full data for ZIP 63130 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for University City Sr. High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 80.8%
White 7.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 811
Teachers (FTE) 61.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for University City Sr. High?
University City Sr. High has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend University City Sr. High?
University City Sr. High has 811 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does University City Sr. High serve?
University City Sr. High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does University City Sr. High receive per student?
University City Sr. High receives $20,683 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around University City Sr. High in 63130 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,538
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,477
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
37.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026