Francis Howell High School vs. Francis Howell Central High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
Francis Howell Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,878 students
1,778 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#466 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
74%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
466
455
Grade 10 Students
477
394
Grade 11 Students
427
464
Grade 12 Students
508
465
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
82%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%