Bayless Senior High

Summary:

Bayless Senior High is a public high school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 566 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bayless School District, which is ranked 77 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bayless Senior High has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 95 out of 378 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, with higher proficiency rates in subjects like English II, Biology I, and Government. Bayless Senior High stands out for its strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, where it ranks in the top 10-15% of Missouri high schools. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.5% to 94.5% over the past few years, which is above the state average, and its dropout rate is relatively low, ranging from 1.3% to 1.7% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Gateway Science Academy High and Mehlville High School, Bayless Senior High performs well in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, it lags behind high-performing schools like Webster Groves High and Lindbergh Senior High in certain areas, such as test scores and chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4532 Weber Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63123-5722


(314) 256-8660

District: Bayless

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,091 Help


Feeder schools for Bayless Senior High:

Elementary:    Bayless Elementary
Middle:    Bayless Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Asian:
12.1%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Bayless Senior High ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bayless Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Asian (12.1%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayless Senior High is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayless Senior High is $11,091.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bayless Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayless Senior High 95th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Bayless Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Bayless:

SchoolDigger ranks Bayless 77th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayless Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.37 388th 534 27.3%
2007 46.66 309th 538 42.6%
2008 27.36 446th 539 17.3%
2009 29.82 401st 507 20.9%
2010 41.75 328th 516 36.4%
2011 43.62 320th 528 39.4%
2012 32.20 414th 522 20.7%
2013 42.74 317th 523 39.4%
2014 58.30 178th 521 65.8%
2015 67.30 97th 504 80.8%
2016 58.01 139th 401 65.3%
2017 59.30 162nd 404 59.9%
2018 70.99 65th 468 86.1%
2019 52.76 168th 460 63.5%
2021 37.35 220th 358 38.5%
2022 70.31 56th 361 84.5%
2023 58.22 90th 352 74.4%
2024 60.63 95th 378 74.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.14 3rd 33 90.9%
2023 61.86 10th 42 76.2%
2024 55.69 15th 45 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.67 56th 135 58.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.12 22nd 382 94.2%
2019 55.48 116th 368 68.5%
2021 38.13 157th 255 38.4%
2022 92.91 8th 250 96.8%
2023 88.17 10th 268 96.3%
2024 69.63 48th 274 82.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.70 3rd 95 96.8%
2019 72.15 27th 103 73.8%
2021 53.27 55th 129 57.4%
2022 68.96 23rd 111 79.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.56 23rd 50 54.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 21st 38 44.7%
2019 29.77 27th 38 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.34 18th 111 83.8%
2019 57.66 36th 106 66.0%
2021 40.13 51st 96 46.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bayless Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.42 98th 440 77.7%
2019 42.36 228th 430 47.0%
2021 25.37 237th 309 23.3%
2022 64.28 58th 310 81.3%
2023 48.98 103rd 302 65.9%
2024 48.80 117th 321 63.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bayless Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 340 340
1992 270 60 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 284 61 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 279 60 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1995 331 59 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 331 59 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 344 55 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 335 63 10 9 2 n/a n/a 0 419
1999 351 61 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 385 55 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 412 52 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2002 398 40 13 10 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 398 40 13 10 1 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 391 54 11 12 4 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 416 46 17 11 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 397 42 30 10 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 430 47 37 11 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 434 52 43 12 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 419 57 38 13 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 424 50 45 14 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 392 36 44 16 0 0 23 0 511
2012 389 41 63 18 1 0 35 0 547
2013 361 21 68 16 0 0 11 0 477
2014 345 69 66 12 0 0 16 0 508
2015 308 72 68 10 1 0 15 0 474
2016 305 72 55 14 0 0 10 0 456
2017 302 64 64 18 0 0 17 0 465
2018 297 61 73 17 0 0 16 0 464
2019 310 66 68 21 0 0 22 0 487
2020 322 72 67 23 1 0 23 0 508
2021 335 69 69 21 2 0 24 0 520
2022 352 69 69 34 1 0 24 0 549
2023 363 67 73 35 2 0 26 0 566
2024 370 61 69 40 2 0 28 0 570

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bayless Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 340 23.9 14.2 n/a
1992 337 24.3 13.8 n/a
1993 355 24.2 14.7 n/a
1994 349 23.6 14.8 0
1995 403 23.2 17.4 n/a
1996 403 23.2 17.4 n/a
1997 418 23.4 17.9 14.1
1998 419 23.7 17.7 16
1999 430 23.7 18.1 21.9
2000 456 24.9 18.3 22.8
2001 477 23.9 20.0 17.4
2002 462 25.6 18.0 11.9
2003 462 25.6 18.0 11.9
2004 472 24.0 19.7 25
2005 493 24.6 20.0 28.6
2006 483 23.6 20.5 30
2007 528 22.6 23.4 32
2008 544 27.2 20.0 35.7
2009 530 25.9 20.4 39.1
2010 535 25.8 20.6 37
2011 511 27.3 18.7 44.2
2012 547 27.6 19.7 41
2013 477 26.1 18.2 49.3
2014 508 25.9 19.6 50.8
2015 474 28.0 16.9 57.2
2016 456 29.0 15.7 52.4
2017 465 29.1 15.9 50.3
2018 464 28.2 16.4 58.8
2019 487 29.8 16.2 56.3
2020 508 29.6 17.1 56.5
2021 520 30.1 17.2 39.4
2022 549 31.9 17.1 21.7
2023 566 29.0 19.4 48.1
2024 570 30.2 18.8 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bayless Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 340 23.9 14.2 n/a
1992 337 24.3 13.8 n/a
1993 355 24.2 14.7 n/a
1994 349 23.6 14.8 0
1995 403 23.2 17.4 n/a
1996 403 23.2 17.4 n/a
1997 418 23.4 17.9 14.1
1998 419 23.7 17.7 16
1999 430 23.7 18.1 21.9
2000 456 24.9 18.3 22.8
2001 477 23.9 20.0 17.4
2002 462 25.6 18.0 11.9
2003 462 25.6 18.0 11.9
2004 472 24.0 19.7 25
2005 493 24.6 20.0 28.6
2006 483 23.6 20.5 30
2007 528 22.6 23.4 32
2008 544 27.2 20.0 35.7
2009 530 25.9 20.4 39.1
2010 535 25.8 20.6 37
2011 511 27.3 18.7 44.2
2012 547 27.6 19.7 41
2013 477 26.1 18.2 49.3
2014 508 25.9 19.6 50.8
2015 474 28.0 16.9 57.2
2016 456 29.0 15.7 52.4
2017 465 29.1 15.9 50.3
2018 464 28.2 16.4 58.8
2019 487 29.8 16.2 56.3
2020 508 29.6 17.1 56.5
2021 520 30.1 17.2 39.4
2022 549 31.9 17.1 21.7
2023 566 29.0 19.4 48.1
2024 570 30.2 18.8 55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayless Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $548 (4.9%) $10,628 (95.1%) $11,176
2020 $515 (4.6%) $10,630 (95.4%) $11,146
2021 $903 (8.0%) $10,380 (92.0%) $11,283
2022 $822 (7.4%) $10,269 (92.6%) $11,091

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayless Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 460 High schoolsRanks 90th of 352 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bayless Senior High)31.249.2
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bayless)31.249.2
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Bayless Senior High)47.651.2
 3.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Bayless)47.651.2
 3.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Bayless Senior High)59.659.7
 0.1%
   End of Course English II (Bayless)59.659.7
 0.1%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course English I (Bayless Senior High)61.355.3
 6%
   End of Course English I (Bayless)61.355.3
 6%
   End of Course English I (Missouri)6063.5
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487566
 16.2%
African American6667
 1.5%
American Indian02
Asian6873
 7.4%
Hispanic2135
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White310363
 17.1%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%48.1%
 8.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayless Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Bayless Senior High.

Students at Bayless Senior High are 65% White, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Bayless Senior High ranks 95th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Bayless Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayless Elementary
Middle : Bayless Junior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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