Hazelwood East High School is located at 11300 Dunn Road in Spanish Lake, Missouri. It is one of three high schools in Hazelwood School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, alongside Hazelwood Central High School and Hazelwood West High School.
Serving 1,253 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood East High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hazelwood East High School's student population of 1,253 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Maroon, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Hazelwood East High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazelwood East High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1772 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
94%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazelwood East High School's ranking?
Hazelwood East High School is ranked #1772 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hazelwood East High School often compared to?
Hazelwood East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood West High School, Hazelwood Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School?
The graduation rate of Hazelwood East High School is 86%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hazelwood East High School?
1,253 students attend Hazelwood East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hazelwood East High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazelwood East High School?
Hazelwood East High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hazelwood East High School offer ?
Hazelwood East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazelwood East High School part of?
Hazelwood East High School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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