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flag Sumner High School in St. Louis faces closure amid falling enrollments and damage, sparking community efforts to save it.

flag Public school enrollments are falling nationwide due to lower birth rates, shifting demographics, and increased school choice, forcing districts to consider closures with lasting impacts on students and communities. flag In St. Louis, Sumner High School—home to a historically significant arts program and deeply rooted in its neighborhood—faces uncertainty after tornado damage and financial strain, though it has seen some stabilization through arts initiatives and community efforts. flag Students like Dakota Scott credit the school with transforming their lives, while educators and advocates stress the emotional toll of closures in already struggling areas. flag Despite no official decision on Sumner’s future, community groups continue pushing for preservation, highlighting the broader national challenge of balancing budget constraints with the need to maintain educational access and hope in declining neighborhoods.

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