Metro High vs The Biome
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metro High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
317 students
The Biome
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
167 students
| Measure | Metro High ST Louis, Missouri | The Biome St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 497 | #1029 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #4658 of 16,910 | #44136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 317 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 5% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 21.2).
- •Metro High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •Metro High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 24.5%).
- •The Biome does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 100%).
- •The Biome does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.2).
- •Metro High is the larger school with 317 students compared with 167.
- •Metro High is a public school while The Biome is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Metro High better than The Biome?
On the Success Index (US), Metro High ranks higher (64.5 vs 21.2 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 Metro High and The Biome?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metro High: 317. The Biome: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metro High and The Biome rank in Missouri?
Metro High is 92nd of 497 and The Biome is 1029th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).