Central Visual/Perf. Arts High vs Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
314 students
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Central Visual/Perf. Arts High ST Louis, Missouri | Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 497 | #1083 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #13967 of 16,910 | #47092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Visual/Perf. Arts High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 16.1).
- •Central Visual/Perf. Arts High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.2).
- •Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is the larger school with 314 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Visual/Perf. Arts High better than Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Central Visual/Perf. Arts High ranks higher (27.0 vs 16.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Visual/Perf. Arts High and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
About 980 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High: 314. Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Visual/Perf. Arts High and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High is 451st of 497 and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. is 1083rd of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).