Summary:
Francis Howell High is a public high school serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12 in Saint Charles, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Francis Howell R-III School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, delivering outstanding academic performance, supporting diverse student subgroups, and maintaining a strong investment in its students' education.
Francis Howell High excels academically, with 81.4% of students proficient or better in MAP/English II, far exceeding the state average of 54.4%. The school also ranks highly for the performance of student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and students with disabilities. For instance, in 2022-2023, Francis Howell High ranked 1st out of 127 Missouri high schools for its performance with special education students. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a relatively diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.
Interestingly, Francis Howell High serves a lower percentage of students from low-income families (8.34%) compared to the surrounding schools, which may raise questions about the school's ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's consistent high rankings, equity-focused practices, and the overall high-quality educational landscape in the region, with several nearby schools also performing exceptionally well, make Francis Howell High a standout institution in Missouri.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Francis Howell R-III
SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 352 Missouri High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,717
Feeder schools for Francis Howell High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9
Number of students: 1,835
Racial breakdown:
White:
82.0%
African American:
5.9%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Asian:
3.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%
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