Steam Academy At Msb High School

Q: Is Steam Academy At Msb High School a good school?

Steam Academy At Msb High School ranks 81 st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Steam Academy At Msb High School is a public high school serving 437 students in grades 9-12 in Ferguson, Missouri, which is part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II school district. Despite the district's low ranking and 1-star rating, Steam Academy At Msb High School stands out as a high-performing school with exceptional academic achievement, subgroup performance, and graduation rates.

The school consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 49.9% of students proficient or better in MAP/Biology I compared to 14.9% for the district and 37.4% for the state. Steam Academy At Msb High School also ranks 1st out of 105 Missouri high schools for African American students and 3rd out of 250 Missouri high schools for low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rates range from 92.2% to 100%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, it has shown remarkable improvement over time, going from being ranked 494th out of 521 Missouri high schools in 2013-2014 to 81st out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools like Hazelwood East High and McCluer North High, which have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates, Steam Academy At Msb High School stands out as a high-performing institution serving a predominantly low-income student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Brotherton Ln
Ferguson, MO 63135-3105

(314) 506-9800

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,945

Feeder schools for Steam Academy At Msb High School:

Elementary:	Bermuda Elementary
	Holman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.5%

White:

17.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

See top rated Missouri high schools

Compare Steam Academy At Msb High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Steam Academy At Msb High School ranks better than 78.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Steam Academy At Msb High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.5%), White (17.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Steam Academy At Msb High School is 13.2, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)

Compare Steam Academy At Msb High School employs 32.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steam Academy At Msb High School is $13,945. 2 high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Steam Academy At Msb High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Steam Academy At Msb High School 81^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Steam Academy At Msb High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 329^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Steam Academy At Msb High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Steam Academy At Msb High School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Steam Academy At Msb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	4.10	519^th	534	2.8%
2007	5.22	513^th	538	4.6%
2008	5.65	518^th	539	3.9%
2009	4.33	491^st	507	3.2%
2010	5.43	497^th	516	3.7%
2011	9.58	492^nd	528	6.8%
2012	10.24	491^st	522	5.9%
2013	12.96	488^th	523	6.7%
2014	7.60	494^th	521	5.2%
2015	12.33	474^th	504	6.0%
2016	13.87	376^th	401	6.2%
2017	4.10	398^th	404	1.5%
2018	9.23	457^th	468	2.4%
2021	40.58	203^rd	358	43.3%
2022	78.25	29^th	361	92.0%
2023	69.05	52^nd	352	85.2%
2024	65.30	81^st	378	78.6%

See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Steam Academy At Msb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	19.33	347^th	382	9.2%
2021	62.98	73^rd	255	71.4%
2022	98.64	3^rd	250	98.8%
2023	90.26	7^th	268	97.4%
2024	81.01	18^th	274	93.4%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Steam Academy At Msb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.00	47^th	50	6.0%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for African American students at Steam Academy At Msb High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.98	89^th	111	19.8%
2021	54.23	32^nd	96	66.7%
2022	99.35	1^st	105	99.0%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for African American Students!

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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Steam Academy At Msb High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Steam Academy At Msb High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Steam Academy At Msb High School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	24	422	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
1993	21	396	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1994	27	395	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	422
1995	16	369	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	385
1996	16	369	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	385
1997	13	341	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
1998	11	336	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1999	17	349	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	366
2000	17	346	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	363
2001	16	371	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	390
2002	19	399	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	423
2003	19	399	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	423
2004	15	474	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	495
2005	18	611	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	635
2006	14	732	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	752
2007	11	711	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	726
2008	19	720	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	742
2009	28	730	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	763
2010	20	630	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	651
2011	25	605	1	4	0	0	11	646
2012	23	555	2	2	0	0	7	589
2013	17	526	1	3	0	0	5	552
2014	15	564	2	3	0	0	6	590
2015	15	523	2	4	0	0	10	554
2016	15	480	2	6	0	1	12	516
2017	14	454	2	11	0	0	12	493
2018	11	453	1	20	0	0	11	496
2019	15	408	1	18	0	0	14	456
2020	26	185	0	13	0	0	18	242
2021	48	238	0	14	1	1	25	327
2022	60	285	1	20	1	1	30	398
2023	70	316	0	24	0	1	26	437
2024	76	306	0	21	0	0	25	428

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 Steam Academy At Msb High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	447	32.8	13.6	n/a
1993	417	31.9	13.1	n/a
1994	422	29.3	14.4	0
1995	385	28.3	13.6	n/a
1996	385	28.3	13.6	n/a
1997	354	26.4	13.4	55.9
1998	347	26.8	12.9	51
1999	366	27.8	13.2	56.8
2000	363	27.9	13.0	63.1
2001	390	28.9	13.5	66.2
2002	423	29.4	14.4	62.2
2003	423	29.4	14.4	62.2
2004	495	28.6	17.3	73.7
2005	635	32.4	19.6	66.5
2006	752	43.2	17.4	64.6
2007	726	41.7	17.4	71.9
2008	742	43.8	16.9	69.4
2009	763	52.0	14.7	67.9
2010	651	44.7	14.5	77.9
2011	646	40.7	15.8	73.2
2012	589	42.0	14.0	71.1
2013	552	41.3	13.3	71.9
2014	590	41.5	14.2	77.6
2015	554	42.0	13.1	100
2016	516	40.0	12.9	100
2017	493	41.4	11.9	100.4
2018	496	42.0	11.7	100
2019	456	33.8	13.4	99.3
2020	242	17.5	13.8	98.8
2021	327	25.0	13.0	99.1
2022	398	27.0	14.7	99.2
2023	437	29.4	14.8	99.3
2024	428	32.3	13.2	99.3

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 Steam Academy At Msb High School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	447	32.8	13.6	n/a
1993	417	31.9	13.1	n/a
1994	422	29.3	14.4	0
1995	385	28.3	13.6	n/a
1996	385	28.3	13.6	n/a
1997	354	26.4	13.4	55.9
1998	347	26.8	12.9	51
1999	366	27.8	13.2	56.8
2000	363	27.9	13.0	63.1
2001	390	28.9	13.5	66.2
2002	423	29.4	14.4	62.2
2003	423	29.4	14.4	62.2
2004	495	28.6	17.3	73.7
2005	635	32.4	19.6	66.5
2006	752	43.2	17.4	64.6
2007	726	41.7	17.4	71.9
2008	742	43.8	16.9	69.4
2009	763	52.0	14.7	67.9
2010	651	44.7	14.5	77.9
2011	646	40.7	15.8	73.2
2012	589	42.0	14.0	71.1
2013	552	41.3	13.3	71.9
2014	590	41.5	14.2	77.6
2015	554	42.0	13.1	100
2016	516	40.0	12.9	100
2017	493	41.4	11.9	100.4
2018	496	42.0	11.7	100
2019	456	33.8	13.4	99.3
2020	242	17.5	13.8	98.8
2021	327	25.0	13.0	99.1
2022	398	27.0	14.7	99.2
2023	437	29.4	14.8	99.3
2024	428	32.3	13.2	99.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Steam Academy At Msb High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$18 (0.1%)	$19,413 (99.9%)	$19,431
2020	$1,153 (6.5%)	$16,474 (93.5%)	$17,628
2021	$763 (9.4%)	$7,318 (90.6%)	$8,080
2022	$1,508 (10.8%)	$12,437 (89.2%)	$13,945

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Steam Academy At Msb High School

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology I (Steam Academy At Msb High School)	11.2	50	38.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ferguson-Florissant R-II)	20.1	12.7	7.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	456	437	4.2%
African American	408	316	22.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	18	24	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	15	70	366.7%
Two or More Races	14	26	85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	99.3%	0%

Schools Near Steam Academy At Msb High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Steam Academy At Msb High School	Public	9-12	201 Brotherton Ln	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9800	428	32	13.2	99.3%	76 (17.8%)	306 (71.5%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	65.3	81^st of 378 public high schools	78.6%		69.1	52^nd of 352 public high schools	85.2%	29		49.9		41.0		$13,945	$1,508	$12,437
The Innovation School At Cv	Public	9-12	1351 South Florissant Road	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-5622	140	12	11.6	97.9%	7 (5.0%)	119 (85.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	5.4	365^th of 378 public high schools	3.4%					(n/a)	8.6	3.9	6.7			$18,019	$2,404	$15,615
Jennings High	Public	9-12	8850 Cozens	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8100	639	39	16.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	620 (97.0%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	6.7	356^th of 378 public high schools	5.8%		13	316^th of 352 public high schools	10.2%	40	3.3	6.3	22.3
McCluer High	Public	9-12	1896 S Florissant Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9400	1,223	63	19.4	98.7%	23 (1.9%)	1,090 (89.1%)	69 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (3.0%)	5.3	367^th of 378 public high schools	2.9%		3.3	346^th of 352 public high schools	1.7%	21	9.1	6.7	12.1	3.4	3.2	$14,956	$1,222	$13,733
Ritenour Senior High	Public	9-12	9100 St Charles Rock Rd	Saint Louis	63114	St. Louis County	Ritenour	No	No	No	No	(314) 493-6105	2,033	100	20.2	100.0%	379 (18.6%)	854 (42.0%)	612 (30.1%)	28 (1.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	155 (7.6%)	19.2	312^th of 378 public high schools	17.5%		17.1	295^th of 352 public high schools	16.2%	17	14.9	20.2	35.0	13.1	20.7	$11,538	$998	$10,539
North Technical	Public	10-12	1700 Derhake Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	No	(314) 989-7600	822	39	21.0	33.3%	80 (9.7%)	650 (79.1%)	44 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.7%)								(n/a)						$66,415	$6,816	$59,599
Northview	Public	9-12	1520 Derhake Rd.	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 989-7300	141	39	3.6	97.9%	30 (21.3%)	103 (73.0%)	6 (4.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)			6.3			$102,662	$6,928	$95,734
Normandy High	Public	9-12	6701 St Charles Rock Rd	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0600	747	42	17.7	100.0%	14 (1.9%)	690 (92.4%)	28 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.0%)	4.4	373^rd of 378 public high schools	1.3%		2.4	349^th of 352 public high schools	0.9%	24	1.8	3.7	9.0		8.4	$19,092	$6,830	$12,262
McCluer North High	Public	9-12	705 Waterford Dr	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9200	1,148	70	16.3	99.3%	76 (6.6%)	970 (84.5%)	43 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.7%)	12.7	338^th of 378 public high schools	10.6%		8.1	330^th of 352 public high schools	6.3%	8	22.8	11.1			11.8	$13,112	$1,006	$12,106
Met Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	6347 Plymouth Ave.	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(314) 746-0850	10	0	5.0	70.0%	1 (10.0%)	9 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Steam Academy At Msb High School

What is the racial makeup of Steam Academy At Msb High School?

Students at Steam Academy At Msb High School are 71% African American, 18% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Steam Academy At Msb High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Steam Academy At Msb High School.

Is Steam Academy At Msb High School a good school?

Steam Academy At Msb High School ranks 81^st of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Steam Academy At Msb High School in?

Ferguson-Florissant R-II

What schools feed into Steam Academy At Msb High School?

Steam Academy At Msb High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bermuda Elementary
Elementary : Holman Elementary

Rate Steam Academy At Msb High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri High School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Ferguson, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Steam Academy At Msb High School!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.