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
3.22
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
B
C+
C+
B-
B+
B
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
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
18
AP Pass Rate
26.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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%
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
University of Missouri—St. Louis
86 Students
Saint Louis University
84 Students
Southeast Missouri State University
81 Students
Missouri State University
68 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
61 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City
57 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis
56 Students
University of Central Missouri
52 Students
Webster University
52 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
56 Students
Biology
46 Students
Business
41 Students
Nursing
41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Computer Science
29 Students
Political Science and Government
22 Students
Journalism
22 Students
Pre-Law Studies
20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/2/2022
It's an ok high school with average or fine academics. It's nothing extraordinary to talk about it's just an high school doing it's best.
1/31/2022
It's know for being cliquey. Most people have grown up there and so did their families. Over all good school if you're focused. Below average food. Teachers are pretty cool as well.
1/23/2019
Ucity is a very small community. Most of the students have been attending the district since elementary. I wish we had more support from teachers. They don't seem to care about the students and students don't care either. There is a small percentage of us who put in the work and are actually involved. I have had 3 different principles in my 4 years of attending.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/14/2025
U. City has great public schools that prepared me for college & the real world. I'm a proud recent alum!
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...
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University City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in University City, MO, in the University City neighborhood, and is served by the University City School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 708 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. University City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.22, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $373,473. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clayton High School, Normandy High School, Brentwood High School, and more. Learn more about what University City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University City High School.