Francis Howell Central High School vs. Francis Howell High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Francis Howell Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
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 1,778 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell Central 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
1,778 students
1,878 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#188 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
71%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
455
466
Grade 10 Students
394
477
Grade 11 Students
464
427
Grade 12 Students
465
508
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
81%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%