McKinley Classical Leadership Academy is a magnet middle and high school for gifted and talented students in St. Louis, Missouri. It is part of the St. Louis Public Schools district. McKinley opened in 1904 as the first comprehensive public high school in south St. Louis and closed in 1988.
Serving 610 students in grades 6-12, Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.'s student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
39%
15%
White
42%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Louis City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Goldbug
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.'s ranking?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is ranked #25 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. often compared to?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.is often viewed alongside schools like Metro High School, Collegiate School Of Med/bio by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
610 students attend Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. offer ?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. part of?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. located?
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. is located in the North Riverfront neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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