Is Ft. Zumwalt South High a good school?

Yes! Ft. Zumwalt South High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 352 Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,334 students attended Ft. Zumwalt South High.

What is the racial makeup of Ft. Zumwalt South High?

Students at Ft. Zumwalt South High are 76% White, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ft. Zumwalt South High?

Ft. Zumwalt South High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Emge Elementary Elementary : Progress South Elementary Middle : Ft. Zumwalt South Middle

Ft. Zumwalt South High

Summary:

Ft. Zumwalt South High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in St. Peters, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Ft. Zumwalt R-II School District. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a current ranking of 4th out of 352 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ft. Zumwalt South High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on End of Course (EOC) exams. For example, in 2022-2023, 81% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to the district average of 77.2% and the state average of 54.4%. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students than nearby schools like Liberty High School and Francis Howell North High. Notably, Ft. Zumwalt South High has consistently ranked among the top Missouri high schools for the performance of specific student subgroups, including Asian, Hispanic, and low-income students.

Compared to other high schools in the Ft. Zumwalt R-II District and the nearby Francis Howell R-III District, Ft. Zumwalt South High stands out for its exceptional performance and high per-student spending of $12,385 in the 2021-2022 school year. This level of investment, combined with the school's sustained excellence and diverse student population, makes Ft. Zumwalt South High an exceptional choice for families in the St. Peters area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8050 Mexico Rd
St Peters, MO 63376-1119

(636) 978-1212

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,385

Feeder schools for Ft. Zumwalt South High:

Elementary:	Emge Elementary
	Progress South Elementary
Middle:	Ft. Zumwalt South Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,334

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

African American:

8.0%

Asian:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ft. Zumwalt South High ranks better than 98.9% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ft. Zumwalt South High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), African American (8%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South High is 14. 3 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ft. Zumwalt South High employs 94.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ft. Zumwalt South High is $12,385. 2 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ft. Zumwalt South High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft. Zumwalt South High 4^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Ft. Zumwalt South High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Fort Zumwalt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Zumwalt School District 30^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Rank History for all students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	71.13	99^th	534	81.5%
2007	69.93	106^th	538	80.3%
2008	75.93	67^th	539	87.6%
2009	58.85	157^th	507	69.0%
2010	72.26	60^th	516	88.4%
2011	76.05	34^th	528	93.6%
2012	68.15	90^th	522	82.8%
2013	74.41	36^th	523	93.1%
2014	79.03	22^nd	521	95.8%
2015	84.32	11^th	504	97.8%
2016	84.26	13^th	401	96.8%
2017	93.33	4^th	404	99.0%
2018	77.68	34^th	468	92.7%
2019	90.99	6^th	460	98.7%
2021	86.24	14^th	358	96.1%
2022	92.69	3^rd	361	99.2%
2023	90.73	4^th	352	98.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.49	1^st	34	97.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	85.28	11^th	382	97.1%
2019	82.72	15^th	368	95.9%
2021	67.74	60^th	255	76.5%
2023	91.81	6^th	268	97.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.31	60^th	95	36.8%
2021	45.18	71^st	129	45.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.18	11^th	38	71.1%
2019	72.20	12^th	38	68.4%
2021	60.74	11^th	20	45.0%
2022	89.70	1^st	15	93.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.85	35^th	84	58.3%
2019	94.82	2^nd	91	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.02	43^rd	440	90.2%
2019	89.31	11^th	430	97.4%
2021	82.95	17^th	309	94.5%
2022	93.21	3^rd	310	99.0%
2023	89.82	6^th	302	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1514	1514
1992	1570	41	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1993	1641	49	10	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	1715
1994	1822	54	11	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	1902
1995	1955	56	11	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	2037
1996	1955	56	11	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	2037
1997	2095	66	13	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	2191
1998	2262	65	21	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	2376
1999	2165	68	23	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	2276
2000	2130	61	23	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	2239
2001	2082	60	24	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	2191
2002	2042	72	15	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	2157
2003	2042	72	15	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	2157
2004	2056	89	17	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	2200
2005	1960	94	20	38	6	n/a	n/a	0	2118
2006	1827	107	22	42	6	n/a	n/a	0	2004
2007	1889	124	25	44	5	n/a	n/a	0	2087
2008	1455	133	18	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	1641
2009	1296	108	15	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1444
2010	1180	115	20	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	1346
2011	1113	93	23	29	2	2	49	0	1311
2012	1164	78	34	34	2	1	41	0	1354
2013	1188	82	38	35	1	0	36	0	1380
2014	1182	86	45	33	2	0	38	0	1386
2015	1177	83	46	32	2	1	27	0	1368
2016	1193	74	45	25	1	3	29	0	1370
2017	1171	80	54	39	1	5	33	0	1383
2018	1101	87	63	56	0	4	35	0	1346
2019	1095	84	67	65	1	6	49	0	1367
2020	1083	85	72	66	3	4	57	0	1370
2021	1086	89	62	66	2	3	64	0	1372
2022	1067	101	68	69	2	3	69	0	1379
2023	1008	107	76	74	1	1	67	0	1334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1514	78.3	19.3	n/a
1992	1631	81.1	20.1	n/a
1993	1715	85.1	20.2	4.8
1994	1902	91.2	20.9	5.5
1995	2037	104.2	19.5	6.3
1996	2037	104.2	19.5	6.3
1997	2191	115.4	19.0	4
1998	2376	131.0	18.1	2.4
1999	2276	121.3	18.8	4.1
2000	2239	132.2	16.9	3.7
2001	2191	130.7	16.8	3.4
2002	2157	122.1	17.7	4.4
2003	2157	122.1	17.7	4.4
2004	2200	120.1	18.3	5.4
2005	2118	117.6	18.0	5.4
2006	2004	117.4	17.1	8
2007	2087	117.0	17.8	8.9
2008	1641	96.8	17.0	9.5
2009	1444	91.7	15.7	9.7
2010	1346	88.7	15.1	12.2
2011	1311	83.9	15.6	12
2012	1354	82.9	16.3	13.1
2013	1380	83.8	16.4	14.1
2014	1386	87.5	15.8	16.7
2015	1368	84.0	16.2	15.6
2016	1370	91.0	15.0	12.4
2017	1383	91.7	15.0	13.8
2018	1346	94.5	14.2	12.3
2019	1367	92.1	14.8	13.2
2020	1370	93.8	14.6	12.6
2021	1372	93.4	14.6	14.3
2022	1379	93.4	14.7	11.9
2023	1334	94.7	14.0	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1514	78.3	19.3	n/a
1992	1631	81.1	20.1	n/a
1993	1715	85.1	20.2	4.8
1994	1902	91.2	20.9	5.5
1995	2037	104.2	19.5	6.3
1996	2037	104.2	19.5	6.3
1997	2191	115.4	19.0	4
1998	2376	131.0	18.1	2.4
1999	2276	121.3	18.8	4.1
2000	2239	132.2	16.9	3.7
2001	2191	130.7	16.8	3.4
2002	2157	122.1	17.7	4.4
2003	2157	122.1	17.7	4.4
2004	2200	120.1	18.3	5.4
2005	2118	117.6	18.0	5.4
2006	2004	117.4	17.1	8
2007	2087	117.0	17.8	8.9
2008	1641	96.8	17.0	9.5
2009	1444	91.7	15.7	9.7
2010	1346	88.7	15.1	12.2
2011	1311	83.9	15.6	12
2012	1354	82.9	16.3	13.1
2013	1380	83.8	16.4	14.1
2014	1386	87.5	15.8	16.7
2015	1368	84.0	16.2	15.6
2016	1370	91.0	15.0	12.4
2017	1383	91.7	15.0	13.8
2018	1346	94.5	14.2	12.3
2019	1367	92.1	14.8	13.2
2020	1370	93.8	14.6	12.6
2021	1372	93.4	14.6	14.3
2022	1379	93.4	14.7	11.9
2023	1334	94.7	14.0	14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$371 (3.1%)	$11,459 (96.9%)	$11,830
2020	$560 (4.9%)	$10,975 (95.1%)	$11,535
2021	$963 (7.7%)	$11,491 (92.3%)	$12,454
2022	$688 (5.6%)	$11,697 (94.4%)	$12,385

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 4^th of 352 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ft. Zumwalt South High)	68.6	69.6	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Fort Zumwalt School District)	74.2	72	2.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ft. Zumwalt South High)	63.3	63	0.3%
End of Course Biology I (Fort Zumwalt School District)	60	59.5	0.5%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Ft. Zumwalt South High)	84	81	3%
End of Course English II (Fort Zumwalt School District)	77	77.2	0.2%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Ft. Zumwalt South High)	83.4	80.5	2.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Fort Zumwalt School District)	86.2	81.1	5.1%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1367	1334	2.4%
African American	84	107	27.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	67	76	13.4%
Hispanic	65	74	13.8%
Pacific Islander	6	1	83.3%
White	1095	1008	7.9%
Two or More Races	49	67	36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.2%	14.8%	1.7%

Schools Near Ft. Zumwalt South High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ft. Zumwalt South High	Public	9-12	8050 Mexico Rd	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 978-1212	1,334	95	14.0	14.8%	1,008 (75.6%)	107 (8.0%)	74 (5.5%)	76 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (5.0%)	90.7	4^th of 352 public high schools	98.9%		92.7	3^rd of 361 public high schools	99.2%	1	69.6	63.0	81.0	80.5		$12,385	$688	$11,697
Ft. Zumwalt North High	Public	9-12	1230 Tom Ginnever Blvd	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 272-4447	1,497	110	13.6	17.9%	1,183 (79.0%)	125 (8.4%)	79 (5.3%)	20 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	86 (5.7%)	84.7	15^th of 352 public high schools	95.7%		88.7	10^th of 361 public high schools	97.2%	5	64.1	53.4	76.5	72.9		$12,709	$603	$12,106
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High	Public	9-12	307 W Pitman	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 379-5300	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)		6.2
Francis Howell Central High	Public	9-12	5199 Hwy N	Saint Charles	63304	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-4600	1,805	93	19.4	17.7%	1,443 (79.9%)	150 (8.3%)	97 (5.4%)	35 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (4.4%)	85.4	13^th of 352 public high schools	96.3%		86.5	17^th of 361 public high schools	95.3%	4	46.0	69.5	77.4	76.1	62.4	$11,535	$600	$10,934
Ft. Zumwalt West High	Public	9-12	1251 Turtle Creek Dr	O Fallon	63366	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 379-0300	1,778	122	14.6	16.8%	1,341 (75.4%)	121 (6.8%)	132 (7.4%)	88 (4.9%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	90 (5.1%)	90.6	5^th of 352 public high schools	98.6%		92.6	4^th of 361 public high schools	98.9%	1	66.9	62.9	75.8	86.6	68.8	$12,330	$556	$11,773
Ft. Zumwalt East High	Public	9-12	600 1st Executive Ave	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 477-2400	1,226	90	13.6	24.6%	906 (73.9%)	103 (8.4%)	93 (7.6%)	27 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	94 (7.7%)	81.8	21^st of 352 public high schools	94.0%		84.6	21^st of 361 public high schools	94.2%		52.5	61.6		84.7		$13,015	$598	$12,416
Francis Howell Union High	Public	9-12	801 Corporate Centre Drive	O Fallon	63368	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-5000	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Quest Day Treatment	Public	6-12	3747 Harry S Truman Blvd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 940-3160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Francis Howell North High	Public	9-12	2549 Hackmann Rd	Saint Charles	63303	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-4900	1,679	91	18.5	18.6%	1,136 (67.7%)	189 (11.3%)	146 (8.7%)	98 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (6.3%)	76.4	30^th of 352 public high schools	91.5%		75.5	35^th of 361 public high schools	90.3%	5	33.8	62.7	69.4	58.9	56.1	$11,898	$614	$11,284
Francis Howell High	Public	9-12	7001 Hwy 94 South	Saint Charles	63304	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-4700	1,835	92	19.9	8.3%	1,505 (82.0%)	108 (5.9%)	84 (4.6%)	68 (3.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (3.7%)	89.5	7^th of 352 public high schools	98.0%		86.1	20^th of 361 public high schools	94.5%	13	54.6	71.4	81.4	76.3	64.9	$10,717	$564	$10,152

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