Francis Howell Central High School
Tel:
(636) 851-4600
- Francis Howell Central High School serves 1,913 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Francis Howell Central High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Francis Howell Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Francis Howell Central High School's student population of 1,913 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,913 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Francis Howell Central High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Francis Howell Central High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #160 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
Black | 9% | 16% |
White | 83% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.47 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 90% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Francis Howell R-III School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Francis Howell Central High School is Boonslick School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saeger Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Charles Saeger Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 731 students
0.2 miles
5201 Hwy N
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5600 0.2 6-8 731 - Saint Peters Warren Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 856 students
0.7 miles
141 Weiss Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 851-6100 0.7 K-5 856 - Saint Charles Hollenbeck Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 632 students
1.6 miles
4555 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5400 1.6 6-8 632 - Saint Charles Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 804 students
1.7 miles
4525 Central School Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5700 1.7 K-5 804 - Saint Charles Castlio Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 797 students
2.6 miles
1020 Dingledine Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4300 2.6 K-5 797
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