Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH serves the southern part of its school district in Saint Peters, MO, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt South High School's student population of 1,212 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 0.43, 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
#24 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt South High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is ranked #24 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt South High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt West High School, Ft. Zumwalt North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt South High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
1,212 students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ft. Zumwalt South High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt South High School?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt South High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt South High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt South High School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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