Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt South High School's student population of 1,379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
78%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt South High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is ranked #94 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt South High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
1,379 students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ft. Zumwalt South High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt South High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt South High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is part of FT. Zumwalt R-II School District.
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