Central Visual / Performing Arts High School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available

5 out of 5 | 1 Review
Find Old Friends From Central Visual / Performing Arts High School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Central Visual / Performing Arts High School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 694 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 494th out of 513 high schools in MO.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Not Met
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 3125 S Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Principal or Admin: Amy Phillips
- Fax: (314) 771-0135
School Operational Details
- Magnet School
School District Details
- St. Louis City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $14,353
- Graduation Rate: 53.3%
- Dropout Rate: 41.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.0
- Enrolled Students: 26,311
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 694
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 58.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 285 (41.1%)
- Females: 409 (58.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (6.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 485 (69.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 527 (75.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
Black | 510 | 73.5% |
Asian | 13 | 1.9% |
Hispanic | 22 | 3.2% |
White | 148 | 21.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
9th Grade | 244 | 35.2% |
10th Grade | 174 | 25.1% |
11th Grade | 166 | 23.9% |
12th Grade | 110 | 15.9% |
Classroom Environment (2010)
Students Per Classroom
School:
18.0
District:
19.0
Graduation and Dropout Rates (2010)
Graduation Rate
School:
80.1%
District:
60.1%
Dropout Rate
School:
6.2%
District:
19.6%
Post-Graduate Profiles (2010)
Percent Entering a 2-Year College: 36.9%
Percent Entering a 4-Year College: 40.2%
Percent Entering a Non-College Post-Secondary Institution: 1.6%
Percent Entering the Work Force: 7.4%
Percent Entering the Military: 1.6%
Percent Unknown: 4.9%
Faculty Information (2010)
Principal Years of Experience: 5.0
Teacher Average Years of Experience: 8.6
Faculty Salary (2010)
Average Salary of Administration: $91,815
Average Salary of Teachers: $47,555
Teacher Credentials (2009)
Percent of Teachers with Regular Certificates
School:
78.7%
District:
97.5%
Percent of Teachers with Special Certificates
School:
4.9%
District:
2.5%
Percent of Teachers with No Certificate: 16.4%
Source: MO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Gateway High School 9-12 | 1,123 Students | 1.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Roosevelt High School 9-12 | 1,218 Students | 1.8 miles away | ![]() 4 out of 5 | |
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw School 6-12 | 139 Students | 2.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Carnahan School of the Future 9-12 | 393 Students | 2.7 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Mckinley Class. Leadership Academy 9-11 | 58 Students | 2.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Metro High School 9-12 | 297 Students | 2.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Maplewood-Richmond Hgts. High School 9-12 | 330 Students | 3.0 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Soldan International Studies School 9-12 | 749 Students | 3.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Vashon High School 9-12 | 739 Students | 3.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Bayless Jr. High School 7-8 | 261 Students | 4.0 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Central Visual / Performing Arts High School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles

Teaching Your Child Study Skills
Many children who have the capability to get good grades experience frustration because of low...
Many children who have the capability to get good grades experience frustration because of low...

Bullies... What Are They Good For?
Bullies have been around since the beginning of time. We had to deal with bullies, and our parents...
Bullies have been around since the beginning of time. We had to deal with bullies, and our parents...

Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities to Make Friends
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble making and retaining friendships. Some kids...
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble making and retaining friendships. Some kids...