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Affton High School

Public | 9-12 | 866 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 11, 2012

All these reviews don't reflect what real students at Affton high think at all. Just about everyone seems to hate it here. I literally get so depressed thinking about going to some of my classes. The vast majority of the students are anything but role models. Weed is super popular. Also, most of the teachers are pretty awful. And don't get me started on the principal. Sports are terrible in almost every team. In general, I don't really learn here. I hate Affton and I am not getting a good eduaction.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 12, 2010

My grandson is getting an excellant education there.


Posted July 27, 2010

I recently moved from Affton, and I thought it was a great school. I'm not one for school spirit, but you can see and feel the "cougar" spirit from everyone. I was a freshman and with all the team sports and clubs all the grades just mesh together and help eachother out. Affton has an amazing theatre and group. Mrs. R was magnificent, and everyone is so proud that John Goodman is from AHS. The teachers are wonderful and really try to connect to the students. Overall Affton is really great, perfect and family friendy area.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 16, 2009

Great school in wonderful area of south St Louis county!


Posted September 16, 2009

I love the teachers, and the athletic Coaches are awesome! Especially softball, swimming, and golf coaches! =D
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2007

The Affton School district is one of the best in the greater metro area. The academic and sports programs leave little to be desired. The friendliness of employees and volunteers is outstanding. As a parent of a student, I feel that the principal (of SR. high) is very involved in the students' participation. Also, most of the teachers and others associated with the school really seem to care. Even though our real estate taxes have gone up considerably in the 30 years that we've lived here, I would certainly keep supporting the school long after my daughter graduates. Thanks to all at Affton School district.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
21%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

156 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
n/a
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

212 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
61%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

190 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students60%
Female54%
Male66%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
Free or reduced-price lunch48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Algebra II

All Students69%
Female57%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Biology

All Students61%
Female52%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Free or reduced-price lunch63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Students87%
Female85%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Free or reduced-price lunch84%
Students with disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Students65%
Female61%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Government

All Students68%
Female59%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Free or reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Students64%
Female55%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch54%
Students with disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 76%
Black 9% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8309 MacKenzie Rd
St. Louis, MO 63123
Phone: (314) 638-6330

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