The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 54%) for the 2009-10 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (98-99)
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Asian
(98-99)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(98-99)1%
1%
Black
(98-99)2%
17%
White
(98-99)97%
81%
Hawaiian
(98-99)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(98-99)n/a
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Francis Howell Union High School?
125 students attend Francis Howell Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Francis Howell Union High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Francis Howell Union High School offer ?
Francis Howell Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Francis Howell Union High School part of?
Francis Howell Union High School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.
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