School Highlights
American Trade School serves 100 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Trade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
American Trade School
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
139 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of American Trade School has grown by 13% over five years.
The American Trade School diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
100 students
2,125 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
100 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
44%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
n/a
59%
% Hawaiian
51%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
17%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
43%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
62%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,816
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,668
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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