Francis Howell North High School is a four-year public secondary school located in St. Peters, Missouri, with a St. Charles postal address. The mascot of the school is Norm the Knight.
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Howell North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Francis Howell North High School's student population of 1,690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Rankings
Francis Howell North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Howell North High School is 0.51, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
68%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis Howell North High School's ranking?
Francis Howell North High School is ranked #485 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Francis Howell North High School often compared to?
Francis Howell North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Howell Central High School, Francis Howell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Howell North High School?
The graduation rate of Francis Howell North High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Francis Howell North High School?
1,690 students attend Francis Howell North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Francis Howell North High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Howell North High School?
Francis Howell North High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis Howell North High School offer ?
Francis Howell North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis Howell North High School part of?
Francis Howell North High School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.
School Reviews
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