Hancock Place High School

Hancock Place High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
229 W Ripa Ave,  Saint Louis, MO
Hancock Place School District
3.8
5.0
375 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Shelly Vogler
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.2
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
19%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
418:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
57.1%
Black
22.6%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Niche Standout HS in Missouri
#13 Best HS for the Arts in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 58 Students
Missouri State University 49 Students
Saint Louis University 48 Students
Webster University 45 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 44 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 43 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 39 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 31 Students
Truman State University 26 Students
St. Louis Community College - Meramec 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Biology 17 Students
Business 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Education 9 Students
Journalism 8 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Accounting 6 Students
Athletic Training 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 69 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/19/2023
Overall, my experience with Hancock Place in general is a very natural, neutral experience. I've been going to Hancock Place since pre-school and it's been a very welcoming and diverse school in all.
5.0 Works Here
8/5/2019
Greatest kept secret!! Wonderful staff, students and families!! Watch for wonderful things to come!!
4.0 Senior
12/4/2018
I feel like I got a good, normal high school experience here. Because they are a fairly small school, you are able to do more things like sports and theater. The teachers are very easy to get along with and you are really able to build a relationship with them.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/8/2025
We have had 5 children attend preschool to graduation at hancock and also our grandchildren attend here too. We've watched hancock come up greatly over the years. The staff at this moment are amazing. The assistant principal is at every game and event, the teachers actually care about your children....
5.0 parent
4/18/2017
I think Hancock schools are very good. I have 3 children that attend them, the teachers and staff really do care. I just feel bad that all these websites rate it so low because the school and teachers are trying harder now than they ever have and they don't seem to be getting credit for it. Hopefull...
5.0 parent
2/11/2015
Hancock has certainly came along way. My eldest child has been in hancock since pre-k & is now a sophomore. Middle school was harder years for him making it harder to get him back on track since starting high school but that was a principal that had given up on his job & responsibility & was ready t...
5.0 other
2/24/2010
Hancock High School has an extremely inviting culture. The students, staff, parents and overall community are fantastic to work with in a school setting.

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Hancock Place High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, MO and is served by the Hancock Place School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Hancock Place High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.2, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $196,654. Discover additional schools in the area, like At Home Academy, Mehlville High School, Bayless Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hancock Place High School.

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