Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 45-49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (10-11)
105 students

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)3%
5%

Black
(10-11)3%
17%

White
(10-11)94%
75%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%

Graduation Rate
(10-11)45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
11%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%

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 is Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is ranked #579 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School?
105 students attend Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is part of FT. Zumwalt R-II School District.
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