Summary:
Ft. Zumwalt West High is a public high school in O'Fallon, Missouri, serving 1,778 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and delivering outstanding academic outcomes for its diverse student population.
Ft. Zumwalt West High's academic performance is truly remarkable, with proficiency rates on End of Course (EOC) exams significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects, including Algebra I, Biology I, English II, Algebra II, and Government. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, with the school ranking among the top Missouri high schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This commitment to equity and inclusion is reflected in the school's diverse racial composition, which is more diverse than the nearby Ft. Zumwalt East High, Ft. Zumwalt North High, and Ft. Zumwalt South High schools.
Ft. Zumwalt West High's exceptional performance is further supported by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.6, which is lower than the nearby Ft. Zumwalt high schools and other comparison schools. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student ($12,330 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, likely contributing to its outstanding academic outcomes. While the school's performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in subjects like Algebra I and Biology I, where proficiency rates, while still high, are slightly lower than the district and state averages.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Fort Zumwalt School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 352 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,330
Feeder schools for Ft. Zumwalt West High:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6
Number of students: 1,778
Racial breakdown:
White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
African American:
6.8%
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Two or more races:
5.1%
Asian:
4.9%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.8%
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