Experiences and academics intertwine at University City High School, with educators building a community of socially minded citizens through its three pillars of learning such as humanize, personalize and problematize. University City High School is the only public high school in University City, it has a student population of over 700.
Founded in 1930, the school features an Art Deco style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Famous alumni include playwright Tennessee Williams, Major League Baseball player, Bernard Gilkey and rapper Nelly.
In addition to advanced placement and dual credit hours, the school offers courses in entrepreneurship, engineering, biomedical science and EMT certification. These courses prepare students for their next stage in life whether it is college, trade school or self-employment.
Other features include University City High School’s award-winning journalism program and extensive fine and performing arts classes where students learn from local and visiting professionals and artist residencies.
The broad selection of extracurricular activities includes an extensive athletics program and clubs and activities ranging from anime, sports medicine, coding, robotics and culinary competitions. In addition, there is the student council, yearbook, Future Business Leaders of America and more.
University City High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7401 Balson Ave,
University City, MO
University City School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Peoples Michael
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
B
C+
C+
B-
B+
B
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
26.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
165:1
Student Diversity
Female
51%
Male
49%
Black
81.7%
White
9.4%
Hispanic
4.4%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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
133 Students
Saint Louis University
86 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis
86 Students
Southeast Missouri State University
77 Students
Missouri State University
74 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
66 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
58 Students
Maryville University
54 Students
University of Central Missouri
52 Students
Webster University
51 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
59 Students
Biology
47 Students
Business
45 Students
Nursing
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
32 Students
Computer Science
30 Students
Political Science and Government
22 Students
Journalism
22 Students
Pre-Law Studies
19 Students
Sociology
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/22/2024
University City High School is a great school. They know how to show the school spirit also. When it comes down to the safety of our school, it's pretty safe.
9/1/2019
University city has made me into the person i am today and i thank them for everything they have helped me with.
4/21/2019
It's a good school but as other LA unified schools, all is focused into SAS and honor students. As a parents of two and one is an honor roll and the other is a regular, I hope that school offer equal benefits to all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/7/2020
Absolutely the best. It changed my life and career for the best.
7/13/2019
The faculty members are poised for performance, AP courses are offered. If only the school C (politically motivated) rating would be replaced with it's true A rating, morale would be increased.
8/1/2017
I completely disagree with former reviews that academics may be lacking. AP and advanced courses are offered at all levels and my kids have always been challenged. My oldest actually spent a day at John Burroughs with a friend when she was in high school and came home very excited reporting that aca...
12/29/2016
The new principal is very involved and open minded to our school now. She cares very much of the student' s opinions and I can see a great change coming in the new years. The academics may be lacking but it's coming up. I enjoy every day that I spend in Ucity and the opinions on the outside could ne...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About University City
List Price Range
$273K - $2M
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$363,200
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
50%
Household Income
$109,130
% of College Grads
61.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,685 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
56.1%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,525 - $5,570 per month
- Mansions on the Plaza Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 582+ Sq Ft
- 8300 Delmar Blvd
- Clayton, MO
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Kaufman Park
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