Sumner High School
Public District
| Grades: 9-12
Address
4248 Cottage Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63113Contact
314-371-1048This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
The mission of Charles Sumner High School is to be relentless in developing our students to be dynamic leaders and critical thinkers in a competitive and global world.
Quick Fact 1
First African American High School west of the Mississippi.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: 8/18/2022
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:05 am - 03:02 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
03:17 pm
Transportation
School Bus
Yes
Post Activity Transportation
Yes
After School Transportation
Yes
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
Yes
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Dr. Sean Nichols sean.nichols@slps.org
Teachers On Staff
25.4
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 215.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 97.2% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A |
White | N/A |
Multiracial | N/A |
Total Students | 215.0 |
---|---|
Male | 54.0% |
Female | 46.0% |
Limited English Proficient | N/A |
Students With Disabilities | 24.2% |
Low Income | 97.5% |
3
Average
1
Way Below Average
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 4.8% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 1.5% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 0 0 | 17.7% | 38.3% |
0 0 Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 0 0 | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 0 0 | 49.6% | 49.8% |
4 Above Average 4 Above Average Advanced Placement Courses
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Enrollment | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 8.3% | 3.7% | 4.5% |
Success | 0 0 | ||
1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average Graduation Results
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Graduating in 4 Years | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 57.4% | 80.0% | 91.2% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 66.2% | 84.4% | 93.3% |
3 Average 2 Below Average ACT Participation & Results
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
ACT Participation | 4 Above Average 5 Way Above Average 89.5% | 73.9% | 59.8% |
ACT average score | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 12.5 | 16.4 | 20.7 |
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average College Enrollment
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
First time freshman | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 45.2% | 62.0% | 61.7% |
Students enrolled in remedial classes | 0 0 | ||
2
Below Average
1
Way Below Average
Safety & Climate
1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 12.0% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Annual Dropout Rate
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 10.1% | 5.8% | 2.0% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
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Average
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 8.4 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 3 Average 2 Below Average 48.7% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 16.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
- Chorus
- Instrumental Band
- Marching Band
Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance
- Digital Art / Animation / Game Design
- Drama
- Painting
- Photography
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
- Urban K-life
After School Clubs
- E-Sports
- Student Government
Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Track and Field
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
8/18/2022
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
No
Enrollment Criteria
- Proof of residency
- birth certificate
- shot records
- parent identification
- transcripts or last report card