Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Fox Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FOX Sr. High serves the northeast part of Arnold, MO, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fox Sr. High School's student population of 1,660 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,660 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1948
School Rankings
Fox Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Sr. High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
83%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
87%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Sr. High School's ranking?
Fox Sr. High School is ranked #1142 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fox Sr. High School often compared to?
Fox Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seckman Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Fox Sr. High School is 87%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Fox Sr. High School?
1,660 students attend Fox Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fox Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fox Sr. High School?
Fox Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fox Sr. High School offer ?
Fox Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Sr. High School part of?
Fox Sr. High School is part of Fox C-6 School District.
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