American Trade School

3925 Industrial Drive
Saint Ann, MO 63074
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

American Trade School serves 154 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

American Trade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Trade School
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2025
Total Faculty
5 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
9
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of American Trade School has grown by 79% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The American Trade School diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
154 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
154 students
619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
154 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
154 students
708 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
41%
10%
% White
43%
57%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
44%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,816
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Trade School's ranking?
American Trade School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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