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Enrollment
1,843
High
DISTRICT 1,770 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANCIS HOWELL R-III·NCES 292895001860
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
7001 HWY 94 SOUTH, ST CHARLES, MO 63304 · (636) 851-4700 · St. Charles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,843 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 96% of Missouri public high schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
92 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
140 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 464 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 454 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 478 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 447 | 24% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
77.7%
MO avg 44.9% . -0.6pp since 2021
Math
72.9%
MO avg 43.8% . +15.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.3% | 63.4% | 17.0% | 5.1% |
| Math | 50.1% | 22.8% | 17.9% | 9.0% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 77.7% | 72.9% |
| 2023-24 | 77.7% | 70.9% |
| 2022-23 | 81.9% | 63.8% |
| 2021-22 | 78.3% | 57.7% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 68% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH's state test result (68.4% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH this school | 1,843 | 7.6% | 68.4% |
| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL LAKE ST. LOUIS | 1,647 | 11.0% | 65.5% |
| LINDBERGH SR. HIGH ST. LOUIS | 2,304 | 14.8% | 63.8% |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH ST PETERS | 1,212 | 16.0% | 70.0% |
| ROCKWOOD SUMMIT SR. HIGH FENTON | 1,194 | 17.1% | 45.2% |
| FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH ST CHARLES | 1,750 | 16.7% | 64.1% |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Charles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 68.4% | #13 of 443 | #3 of 14 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 72.9% | #17 of 453 ▼ 7 | #6 of 14 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 77.7% | #12 of 382 ▼ 3 | #2 of 14 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.3pp | #60 of 231 | #5 of 13 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,843 | #22 of 561 | #1 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.9:1 | #336 of 343 | #14 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.0% | #122 of 343 | #13 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 7.6% | #453 of 455 | #14 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #139 of 151 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,843
-9 (0%) vs 2020
+16% since 1990-91, when it was 1,587
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 18.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,843 | 92.4 | 19.9:1 | 8% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 1,844 | 91.5 | 20.1:1 | 9% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 1,835 | 92.1 | 19.9:1 | 8% (153) |
| 2020-21 | 1,852 | 98 | 18.9:1 | 11% (211) |
| 2017-18 | 1,819 | 99.6 | 18.3:1 | 8% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 1,947 | 104 | 18.7:1 | 7% (142) |
| 2010-11 | 1,794 | 105 | 17.1:1 | 6% (101) |
| 2000-01 | 1,592 | 86 | 18.5:1 | 1% (21) |
| 1990-91 | 1,587 | 85 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (1,819 to 1,843); teachers down 7% (99.6 to 92.4).
About FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
At 7001 HWY 94 SOUTH in ST CHARLES, Missouri, FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH operates as a large high school. The school's enrollment of 1,843 students covers grades 9 through 12. Statewide, high schools in Missouri average about 501 students each.
The FRANCIS HOWELL R-III system has 21 schools and 17,047 students.
By race and ethnicity, FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH is 79% White. The rest of enrollment is 7% Black, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH has a diversity index of 36%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 92.4 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 19.9:1. Among high schools in Missouri, the typical ratio is 12.2:1. Eligible students account for 8% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Public schools in St. Charles County average 19%.
allk12 grades FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH an A+. The grade compares the school only with Missouri public high schools, because each state gives its own test.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH is 11.4 points above its prediction. Actual: 68.4%. Predicted: 57.0%.
St. Charles County has these Census figures: median household income is about $104,692, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. The public schools of St. Charles County number 93 and enroll about 59,314.
Of nearby public schools, JOHN WELDON ELEM. is the closest, at about 1.7 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. On proficiency, FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH is ahead of the 58.7% nearby average, ranking 3rd of 8.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Fringe. That means it sits in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 1,843, close to the 1,852 recorded in 2020-21. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 18.9:1 to 19.9:1.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Charles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
414,535
Census ACS
Median income
$104,692
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
59,314 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- FAIRMOUNT ELEM.Elementary · 971 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
- BRYAN MIDDLEMiddle · 827 students
Other schools in ST CHARLES
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
- BRYAN MIDDLEMiddle · 827 students
- BECKY-DAVID ELEM.Elementary · 812 students
Nearby schools
- JOHN WELDON ELEM.1.7 mi · 640
- FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE2.5 mi · 799
- EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR2.5 mi · 224
- INDEPENDENCE ELEM.2.7 mi · 762
- BRYAN MIDDLE2.8 mi · 827
- FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE3.1 mi · 1,114
Frequently asked questions
About FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHow large is FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH?
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH enrolls approximately 1,843 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH serve?
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH?
Approximately 19.9:1 students per teacher at FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH.
How diverse is FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH?
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH reports a student body of 79% White, 5% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH public or private?
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.