St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri
| St. Louis Public Schools |
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| St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Superintendent: Millicent Borishade |
| # of school board members: 7 |
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St. Louis Public Schools is a school district in Missouri.
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Superintendent
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Dr. Millicent Borishade is the superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools. Borishade was appointed interim superintendent in July 2024 and full superintendent in February 2025. [1]
School board
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education consists of seven members elected to four-year terms. Members are elected at large.
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Karen Collins-Adams | April 22, 2025 |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Ben Conover | |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Allisa Foster | April 22, 2025 |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Emily Hubbard | November 29, 2022 |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Tracy Hykes | April 25, 2023 |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Donna Jones | 2006 |
| St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education | Brian Marston | April 22, 2025 |
Elections
Members of the St. Louis Board of Education are elected to four-year terms. Elections are held in April.
Three seats on the board were up for general election on April 8, 2025. The filing deadline was December 31, 2024.
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Directors maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings: [2]
| “ | Public Comment
The school board shall normally provide a specific period of time when citizens may address the school board on any topic, subject to the limitations of the policy. The school board reserved the right to allocate a specific period of time for this purpose and limit time for speakers accordingly. The school board may decide to hold certain types of public meetings where the public will not be invited to address the school bard. Possible examples are work sessions and board retreats. The public will still be entitled to notice of these meetings and will be allowed to attend these meetings, but the public will not be allotted time to address the board during the meeting. 1. People who wish to address the school board must sign in and provide their name, address, phone number, or email address and the subject of their comment. 2. Community organizations, parent groups, non-for-profits, and/or other groups of public speakers who are aligned in their public comments, or speaking collectively on the same subject, must identify the organization they represent by name, address, and contact information. To ensure that all members of the public are granted an opportunity to address the board of education within the forty-five (45) minute public comment period, community organizations and other aligned groups may be asked to identify a speaker to present the comments on behalf of the group or organization. 3. The school board president will recognize one speaker at a time and rule out of order other speakers who are not recognized. Only those speakers recognized by the chair will be allowed to speak. Each speaker will be given up to three minutes, with time extended to six minutes if translation is necessary. Comments by others are out of order. Individuals who interfere with or interrupt speakers, the school board, or the proceedings may be directed to leave. These comments will occur during the public comment section of the board agenda. 4. Personal attacks by anyone addressing the school board are unacceptable. Persistence in such remarks by an individual shall terminate that person's privilege to address the school board. 5. Depending upon the number of persons in attendance seeking to be heard, the school board reserves the right to impose other limitations and opportunities for those present to be heard.[3] |
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District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[4]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $69,659,000 | $3,716 | 16% |
| Local: | $334,821,000 | $17,860 | 78% |
| State: | $24,701,000 | $1,318 | 6% |
| Total: | $429,181,000 | $22,893 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $361,527,000 | $19,284 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $334,494,000 | $17,842 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $156,020,000 | $8,322 | 43% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $40,586,000 | $2,164 | 11% |
| Administration: | $59,597,000 | $3,179 | 16% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $78,291,000 | $4,176 | 22% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $9,101,000 | $485 | |
| Construction: | $1,426,000 | $76 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $7,683,000 | $409 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $4,195,000 | $223 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
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| 2020-2021[5] | $39,015 | $91,915 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[6]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 10 | 30-34 | 4 | 12 | <50 | 40-44 | 40 |
| 2018-2019 | 16 | 40-44 | 10 | 20 | <50 | 47 | |
| 2017-2018 | 18 | 40-44 | 12 | 20 | <50 | 47 | |
| 2016-2017 | 21 | 45-49 | 17 | 24 | 21-39 | 48 | |
| 2015-2016 | 25 | 50-54 | 20 | 30 | 21-39 | 52 | |
| 2014-2015 | 21 | 46 | 16 | 25 | 21-39 | 46 | |
| 2013-2014 | 25 | 46 | 20 | 35 | <=20 | PS | 51 |
| 2012-2013 | 25 | 46 | 20 | 34 | 11-19 | PS | 50 |
| 2011-2012 | 27 | 48 | 22 | 37 | 30-39 | PS | 50 |
| 2010-2011 | 30 | 42 | 25 | 34 | 30-39 | 50 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 18 | 40-44 | 11 | 21 | <50 | 45-49 | 53 |
| 2018-2019 | 21 | 45-49 | 15 | 25 | <50 | 55 | |
| 2017-2018 | 22 | 45-49 | 17 | 24 | 21-39 | 53 | |
| 2016-2017 | 33 | 55-59 | 28 | 36 | 40-59 | 66 | |
| 2015-2016 | 36 | 50-54 | 31 | 37 | 21-39 | 67 | |
| 2014-2015 | 33 | 49 | 28 | 37 | 21-39 | 62 | |
| 2013-2014 | 28 | 41 | 23 | 33 | 21-39 | PS | 56 |
| 2012-2013 | 28 | 37 | 24 | 34 | 20-29 | PS | 52 |
| 2011-2012 | 30 | 38 | 26 | 37 | 30-39 | PS | 53 |
| 2010-2011 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 40-49 | 51 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2019-2020 | 73 | 80-89 | 72 | 75-79 | PS | 75-79 | |
| 2018-2019 | 73 | 75-79 | 74 | 65-69 | >=50 | 70-74 | |
| 2017-2018 | 78 | 80-89 | 79 | 65-69 | >=50 | 75-79 | |
| 2016-2017 | 52 | 65-69 | 53 | 50-54 | >=50 | 46 | |
| 2015-2016 | 71 | 75-79 | 72 | 60-64 | PS | 70-74 | |
| 2014-2015 | 72 | 85-89 | 72 | 70-79 | PS | 70-74 | |
| 2013-2014 | 71 | 75-79 | 71 | 70-74 | PS | 65-69 | |
| 2012-2013 | 68 | 75-79 | 67 | 55-59 | PS | 70-74 | |
| 2011-2012 | 62 | 75-79 | 61 | 50-59 | >=50 | 65-69 | |
| 2010-2011 | 54 | 70-79 | 53 | 50-54 | PS | 58 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
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| 2023-2024 | 18,284 | -0.2 |
| 2022-2023 | 18,321 | -2.3 |
| 2021-2022 | 18,747 | -2.9 |
| 2020-2021 | 19,299 | -10.1 |
| 2019-2020 | 21,244 | -2.7 |
| 2018-2019 | 21,814 | -5.3 |
| 2017-2018 | 22,972 | -23.1 |
| 2016-2017 | 28,270 | -2.4 |
| 2015-2016 | 28,960 | -6.5 |
| 2014-2015 | 30,831 | 12.4 |
| 2013-2014 | 27,017 | -19.8 |
| 2012-2013 | 32,364 | 23.8 |
| 2011-2012 | 24,665 | -1.7 |
| 2010-2011 | 25,084 | -4.9 |
| 2009-2010 | 26,311 | -4.2 |
| 2008-2009 | 27,421 | -0.7 |
| 2007-2008 | 27,616 | -38.6 |
| 2006-2007 | 38,277 | -6.7 |
| 2005-2006 | 40,841 | 2.7 |
| 2004-2005 | 39,720 | -2.8 |
| 2003-2004 | 40,827 | -11.4 |
| 2002-2003 | 45,480 | 3.3 |
| 2001-2002 | 43,969 | -1.0 |
| 2000-2001 | 44,412 | -2.8 |
| 1999-2000 | 45,658 | 0.0 |
| RACE | St. Louis Public Schools (%) | Missouri K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Black | 75.7 | 15.3 |
| Hispanic | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Two or More Races | 1.3 | 5.5 |
| White | 12.3 | 67.9 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, St. Louis Public Schools had 1,448.58 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 12.62.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 140.27 |
| Kindergarten: | 93.57 |
| Elementary: | 591.75 |
| Secondary: | 622.99 |
| Total: | 1,448.58 |
St. Louis Public Schools employed 4.00 district administrators and 93.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 4.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 0.00 |
| School Administrators: | 93.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 9.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 41.53 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 12.00 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 72.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 36.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 9.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 8.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 96.97 |
| Other Support Services: | 0.00 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2007-2019: State implements Special Administrative Board
In 2007, the State of Missouri implemented a three-member Special Administrative Board to serve as the school district's governing body. Its primary functions were to establish and monitor plans and procedures for the school system. One member was appointed by the Governor of Missouri, one was appointed by the mayor of St. Louis, and one member was appointed by the president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. At the time of the appointment, the district had accrued $40 million in debt and was failing to meet the state's academic standards. During this time, the seven-member elected school board remained in place, however it did not have governing power over the school district. [7] The board concluded its tenure on June 30, 2019.[8][9][10][11]
2007-2017: School district classified as unaccredited
The Missouri State Board of Education classified the school district as unaccredited in 2007. The State Board of Education voted unanimously to return full accreditation to the district in January 2017.[12][9]
Contact information
St. Louis Public Schools
801 N. 11th St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-231-3720
About school boards
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See also
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External links
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- St. Louis Public Schools
- Missouri School Boards' Association
- Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Footnotes
- ↑ ‘'Spectrum News 1, “St. Louis Public Schools names superintendent, elects Board member,” February 20, 2025
- ↑ St. Louis Public Schools, "B9358.3 ST. LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION BYLAWS BYLAWS OF THE BOARD METHODS OF OPERATION Meetings - Meeting Conduct Public Participation at Meetings," accessed April 23, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Missouri State Teachers Association, "St. Louis Metro Region," accessed April 26, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ District Administration, "Superintendent Kelvin Adams turns around St. Louis schools," June 21, 2013
- ↑ St. Louis Public Schools, "Special Administrative Board," accessed April 26, 2021
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "St. Louis Public Schools fully accredited once again," January 11, 2017
- ↑ St. Louis Public Radio, "Plans expected to transition St. Louis Public Schools back to control by elected board," February 16, 2016
- ↑ St. Louis Public Radio, "State Board Of Education Extends SAB Control Of St. Louis Public Schools For Two More Years," April 15, 2014
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