St. Louis MO Education News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity across City of St. Louis. Use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
City of St. Louis schools serve families from kindergarten through twelfth grade. HERE St. Louis covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone in the area. Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Higher education options for St. Louis residents include institutions across the Greater St. Louis region. HERE St. Louis will profile local college options as coverage expands.
MO's public-school governance flows through the MO Department of Education, which administers MO READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HERE St. Louis tracks school-board meetings across City of St. Louis — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and MO READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a St. Louis classroom or on a City of St. Louis campus, it is HERE.
Education News
City of St. Louis school board meeting recap
Board members addressed the 2026–27 budget and facilities priorities for City of St. Louis schools.
Local school renovation update — St. Louis
Facilities improvements are underway for St. Louis area schools.
State workforce scholarship expansion benefits St. Louis students
A state workforce scholarship program is expanding eligibility — residents of City of St. Louis may now qualify.
Local college enrollment open for fall 2026
Higher education institutions serving St. Louis have opened fall enrollment windows.
State workforce scholarship expansion benefits St. Louis students
A state workforce scholarship program is expanding eligibility — hundreds of City of St. Louis residents may now qualify.
City of St. Louis school rezoning proposal under review
A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in City of St. Louis.
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St. Louis School Directory, Report Cards, and School News
Coming soon — local district coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
In the meantime, visit City of St. Louis official site for current school directory information.
School Report Cards
Official annual ratings from the state education oversight authority and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Showing every rated public school in City of St. Louis County for the 2024-25 school year.
Click any school to view the full report card on the official apps.dese.mo.gov site (graduation rate, academic progress, school climate, financial data).
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Featured Schools & Programs
MO's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all MO students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in MO. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
MO's need-based grant programs provide financial assistance to eligible students attending MO colleges and universities.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for City of St. Louis residents who need flexibility.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by City of St. Louis's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The MO Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
Flat-rate tuition online university; fully accredited. Strong in nursing, teaching, IT, and business. Popular with working adults.
School Board Meetings
Coming soon — local board meeting coverage launches when our newsroom partners with your school district.
Visit City of St. Louis official site for current board meeting schedules.
Key Education Policy Issues — City of St. Louis
Education FAQ — St. Louis
How do I enroll my child in a St. Louis area school?
Enrollment for City of St. Louis schools is managed by the City of St. Louis school district. Contact the district office directly for forms, residency requirements, and deadlines.
What colleges are available to St. Louis students?
MO students have access to a network of technical and 4-year colleges statewide. Use our Decision Maker above to explore paths.
Is there financial aid available for St. Louis students?
Yes — FAFSA is available for all eligible students.
How does high school athletics work in City of St. Louis?
High school athletics in City of St. Louis are governed by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HERE St. Louis covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HERE St. Louis?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting City of St. Louis students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
St. Louis is in City of St. Louis County, Missouri. Colleges serving the area: Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis Community College and University of Missouri-St. Louis.