South Technical

12721 W Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63127
South Technical serves 853 students in grades 11-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Technical's student population of 853 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of South Technical is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
67%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Technical often compared to?
South Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like South High School, Rockwood Summit Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Technical?
853 students attend South Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Technical students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Technical?
South Technical has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Technical offer ?
South Technical offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Technical part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 11-12
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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