Founded in 1952, Ladue Horton Watkins High has a long track record of academic success. It was ranked #3 by U.S. News and World Report for Best High Schools in Missouri. Niche has given the institution an A+ rating, and has ranked it #1 for Best Public High Schools in Missouri. Based on state test scores, 75 percent of the student body are proficient or higher in math, and 72 percent are at that level in reading. Advanced Placement coursework and exams are offered, and the participation rate in this program is 68 percent.
The school is committed to excellence in academics, athletics, activities, and the arts. Beyond a strong core curriculum, the high school offers myriad athletic and other extra-curricular activities. Diverse athletics programs include cross country, basketball, golf, swimming, football, tennis, field hockey, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, baseball, and water polo. Clubs and activities available to students include choir, band, art, anime, chemistry club, animal allies, chess, dance, and computer science, among others.
To keep each of the 1300+ students and their parents informed, the high school uses Infinite Campus mobile apps. Grades are posted on this platform, and a parent portal allows parents to view academic records. The Ladue student community can also follow the latest news and events on the school’s active social media pages, which include postings about fundraisers, awards, performances, and student accomplishments.
Ladue Horton Watkins High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1201 S WARSON Rd,
Saint Louis, MO
Ladue School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Brad Griffith
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1430
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A+
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A+
B+
A
A+
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A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1430
Math
710
Verbal
720
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
82.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
224:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
54.9%
Black
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.2%
Two or more races
7.3%
Hispanic
4.8%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Public HS in Missouri
#1
Best Public HS in Missouri
#7
Best HS For Stem in Missouri
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.
Washington University in St. Louis
267 Students
University of Missouri
239 Students
Saint Louis University
173 Students
Vanderbilt University
126 Students
University of Chicago
120 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
103 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
93 Students
Northwestern University
93 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis
90 Students
University of Southern California
78 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
205 Students
Psychology
139 Students
Biology
115 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
94 Students
Computer Science
92 Students
Political Science and Government
71 Students
Marketing
63 Students
Nursing
62 Students
Pre-Law Studies
62 Students
Economics
53 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2025
Went to it for 4 years played sports every year made friends that ive know for a long time and will most likley know after graduation teachers are helpful and get us ready for college with all the resources that are here for us if we choose to use them.
12/20/2024
School is amazing. Beautiful, new, and state-of-the-art. Teachers genuinely care. Administrators genuinely care. Kids are, for the most part, pretty nice. Great sports.
9/27/2024
Ladue High School has been a fantastic experience. I receive daily instruction from extremely qualified teachers and staff members on a daily. The school and the community are wonderful, and the facilities go above and beyond expectations.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/4/2025
The district as a whole isn't bad, it will in fact provide an education for your child. However, it's expected that you as the parent have limited involvement, and only the activities and roles they deem appropriate. As the parent you are to accept the school staff and faculty are the experts and do...
12/27/2022
All 3 kids, including their father dealt with learning or emotional issues and the grade, middle, and high schools were supportive and skilled.
7/9/2020
Overall, Ladue High School has an excellent educational curriculum, teachers, fantastic new facilities. Problems in the Foreign language department with teaching. The school has a lot of sport and club activities, a unique music department! Saying all of that, it will work great if your child can ad...
11/22/2018
Administration has a blatant disregard towards students with learning differences/difficulties.
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Ladue Horton Watkins High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Louis, MO, in the Ladue neighborhood, and is served by the Ladue School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 1,306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Ladue Horton Watkins 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 3.68, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1430 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $218,839. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brentwood High School, Hiram Neuwoehner, Chaminade College Prep School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ladue Horton Watkins High School.