For the 2024 school year, there are 9 magnet public high schools serving 6,529 students in Missouri.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri are Metro High School, Central High School and Lincoln College Prep.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Missouri magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Visual/perf. Arts High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Missouri (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4015 Mcpherson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 534-3894
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln College Prep.
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Woodland
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 418-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #66.
Central Visual/perf. Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3125 S Kingshighway Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 771-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 Flora Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 418-3525
Grades: 7-12
| 671 students
Rank: #88.
Soldan International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 N Union Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-9222
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4248 Cottage Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Saint Louis, MO 63113
(314) 371-1048
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Missouri include Metro High School, Central High School and Lincoln College Prep..
How many magnet public high schools are located in Missouri?
9 magnet public high schools are located in Missouri.
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri?
Missouri magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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