Kirkwood Senior High School

Kirkwood Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 Dougherty Ferry Rd,  Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood School District
4.2
4.4
1,737 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Michael Havener
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
135
Full Time Teachers
135
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
82.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
227:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
76.5%
Black
11.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public HS 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 392 Students
Saint Louis University 178 Students
Missouri State University 176 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 147 Students
The University of Kansas 138 Students
Truman State University 120 Students
University of Arkansas 112 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 96 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 90 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Psychology 150 Students
Biology 97 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Political Science and Government 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Marketing 62 Students
Journalism 57 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 265 Reviews
2.0 Senior
5/6/2025
Gave me a parking ticket on my very last day of highschool for parking in the wrong lot. you'd think they'd cut seniors some slack on their last day instead of being money-hungry piggies. thanks for leaving a bad last taste in my mouth khs!
4.0 Junior
3/1/2025
I transferred to Kirkwood High about a month ago and already I see what a change it has made in my academic studies. The teachers are very helpful with making sure I understand the material they are teaching and the overall experience at the school has made me be very constructive with my time.
3.0 Senior
11/25/2024
Honestly the people are fairly nice but it is really hard to find friends and the administration needs to do more with that. There are a lot of classes to choose from and there are plenty of clubs. The administration needs to do more about bullying though. They also need more way people feel less lonely at school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 17 Reviews
1.0 other
9/13/2022
I went to school here between 2015-2019I was bullied in middle school and a little in HighSchool my principal and teachers weren’t actually involved just small meetings. My kid brother also attended about a year or two later he was bullied and had fights in the bathroom almost on a daily basis. The...
5.0 parent
10/1/2021
This school provides everything needed to succeed. It is also up to the family/parents to provide support for their children, if they want them to succeed. I would say that the only place the high school is lacking, is in supporting the autistic community. Kirkwood's elementary and middle schools di...
1.0 other
6/10/2021
i went to this school all 4 years and just graduated with the class of 2021 and all i can say about is it please don’t send your child here. the administration puts a show on for the parents then turns around and treats students like numbers. they do nothing to help with students mental health, prio...
5.0 parent
2/27/2020
We had 2 boys graduate from KHS and are now thriving in college. The entire education experience starts with KECC and the Parents as Teachers program. The teachers at each level, K - 12, excelled in insrtuction, providing structure, working through students difficulties and communication with parent...

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Kirkwood Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kirkwood, MO, in the Kirkwood neighborhood, and is served by the Kirkwood School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,737 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Kirkwood Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $564,765. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ursuline Academy, St. John Vianney High School, The Principia School, and more. Learn more about what Kirkwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kirkwood Senior High School.

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