Ft. Zumwalt West High

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1251 Turtle Creek Dr
       O Fallon, MO  63366-5948


(636) 379-0300

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,330 Help


Feeder schools for Ft. Zumwalt West High:

Elementary:    Dardenne Elementary
    Ostmann Elementary
    Pheasant Point Elementary
    Rock Creek Elementary
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Middle:    Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,778

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
7.4%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ft. Zumwalt West High ranks better than 98.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ft. Zumwalt West High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Ft. Zumwalt West High has the largest high school student body size in the Fort Zumwalt School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (7.4%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt West High is 14.6, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District! (See more...)
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Compare Ft. Zumwalt West High employs 121.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ft. Zumwalt West High is $12,330. 3 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ft. Zumwalt West High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft. Zumwalt West High 5th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Ft. Zumwalt West High in the ranking list.)

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Fort Zumwalt School District:

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


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Rank History for Ft. Zumwalt West High

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Rank History for all students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.48 65th 534 87.8%
2007 71.03 94th 538 82.5%
2008 74.90 72nd 539 86.6%
2009 64.81 100th 507 80.3%
2010 70.50 70th 516 86.4%
2011 69.82 81st 528 84.7%
2012 65.31 110th 522 78.9%
2013 70.22 65th 523 87.6%
2014 71.97 58th 521 88.9%
2015 81.95 21st 504 95.8%
2016 86.59 6th 401 98.5%
2017 93.75 3rd 404 99.3%
2018 83.29 15th 468 96.8%
2019 90.95 8th 460 98.3%
2021 87.86 11th 358 96.9%
2022 92.63 4th 361 98.9%
2023 90.56 5th 352 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.53 13th 52 75.0%
2019 85.92 6th 59 89.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.34 2nd 127 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 18th 382 95.3%
2019 81.50 17th 368 95.4%
2021 74.04 40th 255 84.3%
2022 96.68 6th 250 97.6%
2023 88.44 9th 268 96.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.62 13th 95 86.3%
2019 80.15 15th 103 85.4%
2021 89.36 7th 129 94.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.86 7th 38 81.6%
2019 82.59 6th 38 84.2%
2022 68.54 6th 15 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.57 4th 111 96.4%
2019 90.94 6th 106 94.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.15 9th 84 89.3%
2019 90.29 4th 91 95.6%
2022 97.36 2nd 57 96.5%
2023 80.12 9th 64 85.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ft. Zumwalt West High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.07 26th 440 94.1%
2019 89.53 9th 430 97.9%
2021 86.36 14th 309 95.5%
2022 92.27 4th 310 98.7%
2023 88.81 7th 302 97.7%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ft. Zumwalt West High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 660 20 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 1117 35 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1170
2001 1573 55 11 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1654
2002 2026 72 15 24 1 n/a n/a 0 2138
2003 2026 72 15 24 1 n/a n/a 0 2138
2004 2168 76 20 28 1 n/a n/a 0 2293
2005 2243 88 22 33 6 n/a n/a 0 2392
2006 2334 105 27 43 4 n/a n/a 0 2513
2007 2360 105 35 37 2 n/a n/a 0 2539
2008 2242 120 41 28 3 n/a n/a 0 2434
2009 2073 134 43 30 2 n/a n/a 0 2282
2010 1930 152 46 34 6 n/a n/a 0 2168
2011 1821 136 45 56 7 0 47 0 2112
2012 1834 116 52 58 6 0 51 0 2117
2013 1795 106 58 62 6 0 50 0 2077
2014 1751 114 52 63 3 1 49 0 2033
2015 1692 116 59 65 2 2 56 0 1992
2016 1653 119 59 77 2 1 53 0 1964
2017 1565 108 58 93 2 2 66 0 1894
2018 1578 107 66 90 3 1 77 0 1922
2019 1542 103 67 95 1 1 85 0 1894
2020 1522 97 71 119 1 2 98 0 1910
2021 1499 97 81 120 3 1 101 0 1902
2022 1408 110 85 122 3 1 102 0 1831
2023 1341 121 88 132 4 2 90 0 1778

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 693 44.1 15.7 10.5
2000 1170 71.9 16.3 6.8
2001 1654 97.4 17.0 4.4
2002 2138 116.6 18.3 3.7
2003 2138 116.6 18.3 3.7
2004 2293 121.0 19.0 4.9
2005 2392 129.4 18.5 5.6
2006 2513 135.7 18.5 7.7
2007 2539 134.3 18.9 6.9
2008 2434 142.1 17.1 8.1
2009 2282 138.2 16.5 8.5
2010 2168 135.0 16.0 10.7
2011 2112 129.4 16.3 11.9
2012 2117 127.1 16.6 11.6
2013 2077 123.8 16.7 13.9
2014 2033 124.0 16.3 17.2
2015 1992 119.0 16.7 16.8
2016 1964 126.0 15.5 15
2017 1894 128.8 14.6 17.5
2018 1922 127.9 15.0 15.6
2019 1894 127.0 14.9 15.8
2020 1910 127.1 15.0 17.4
2021 1902 122.9 15.4 16.6
2022 1831 120.3 15.2 12.1
2023 1778 121.6 14.6 16.8

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 West High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 693 44.1 15.7 10.5
2000 1170 71.9 16.3 6.8
2001 1654 97.4 17.0 4.4
2002 2138 116.6 18.3 3.7
2003 2138 116.6 18.3 3.7
2004 2293 121.0 19.0 4.9
2005 2392 129.4 18.5 5.6
2006 2513 135.7 18.5 7.7
2007 2539 134.3 18.9 6.9
2008 2434 142.1 17.1 8.1
2009 2282 138.2 16.5 8.5
2010 2168 135.0 16.0 10.7
2011 2112 129.4 16.3 11.9
2012 2117 127.1 16.6 11.6
2013 2077 123.8 16.7 13.9
2014 2033 124.0 16.3 17.2
2015 1992 119.0 16.7 16.8
2016 1964 126.0 15.5 15
2017 1894 128.8 14.6 17.5
2018 1922 127.9 15.0 15.6
2019 1894 127.0 14.9 15.8
2020 1910 127.1 15.0 17.4
2021 1902 122.9 15.4 16.6
2022 1831 120.3 15.2 12.1
2023 1778 121.6 14.6 16.8

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 West High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (2.5%) $11,479 (97.5%) $11,771
2020 $505 (4.4%) $10,912 (95.6%) $11,418
2021 $934 (7.6%) $11,291 (92.4%) $12,225
2022 $556 (4.5%) $11,773 (95.5%) $12,330

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft. Zumwalt West High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 460 High schoolsRanks 5th of 352 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ft. Zumwalt West High)71.566.9
 4.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Zumwalt School District)74.272
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ft. Zumwalt West High)6562.9
 2.1%
   End of Course Biology I (Fort Zumwalt School District)6059.5
 0.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Ft. Zumwalt West High)78.275.8
 2.4%
   End of Course English II (Fort Zumwalt School District)7777.2
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Ft. Zumwalt West High)92.686.6
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fort Zumwalt School District)86.281.1
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18941778
 6.1%
African American103121
 17.5%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian6788
 31.3%
Hispanic95132
 38.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White15421341
 13%
Two or More Races8590
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%16.8%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ft. Zumwalt West High

Yes! Ft. Zumwalt West High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 352 Missouri high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,778 students attended Ft. Zumwalt West High.

Students at Ft. Zumwalt West High are 75% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Ft. Zumwalt West High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dardenne Elementary
Elementary : Ostmann Elementary
Elementary : Pheasant Point Elementary
Elementary : Rock Creek Elementary
Elementary : Twin Chimneys Elementary
Middle : Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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