Emil E. Holt Sr. High School vs. Francis Howell High School
Should I attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School or Francis Howell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Francis Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,878 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,479 students
1,878 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#188 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
71%
Graduation Rate
94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
280
466
Grade 10 Students
330
477
Grade 11 Students
423
427
Grade 12 Students
446
508
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%