Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School

Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd,  Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis Public Schools
4.0
5.0
389 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Kacy Seals
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
540
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
7.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Female
73.1%
Male
26.9%
Black
74.1%
White
13.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS for the Arts in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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—St. Louis 77 Students
Saint Louis University 67 Students
Webster University 65 Students
University of Missouri 61 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 61 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 53 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 50 Students
University of Central Missouri 40 Students
Missouri State University 39 Students
St. Louis Community College - Forest Park 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Dance 45 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 21 Students
Graphic Design 19 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 16 Students
Musical Instruments 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Acting 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 155 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/5/2025
I loved being at this school. It has great support systems, opportunities, and people. The academics is top priority here as well as the arts.
4.0 Senior
4/12/2023
after the shooting its been hard to go here, so much has happened, but the students and staff are very supportive
5.0 Alum
6/1/2022
In my 4 years I got to learn about everyone culture though the students and the school has an amazing arts program and everyone was truly friendly
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
1/13/2018
This school is the most open-minded school I've ever been too. I'm class of 2018. the teachers here are amazing as well, the teacher bond with students so well.

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Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, MO and is served by the Saint Louis Public Schools in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $299,760. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gateway High School, Roosevelt High School, Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School.

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