Emil E. Holt Senior High

Summary:

Emil E. Holt Senior High is a public high school located in Wentzville, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,273 students. The school is part of the Wentzville R-IV School District, which is ranked 36th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Emil E. Holt Senior High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 27th and 77th over the past 10 years. The school's performance on End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like English II, Algebra II, and Government. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.2% of students were proficient or better in English II, compared to 66.6% for the Wentzville R-IV district and 51.3% for the state. The school has also shown strong performance for its African American and White student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.

However, when compared to high-performing schools in neighboring districts, such as Ft. Zumwalt North High, Ft. Zumwalt South High, and Francis Howell High, Emil E. Holt Senior High's performance is slightly lower, particularly in areas like Algebra II and Government. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.5% to 30.7% in recent years, which are higher than the state and district averages. Addressing these areas for improvement could help the school maintain its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 Campus Dr
       Wentzville, MO  63385-3433


(636) 327-3876

District: Wentzville R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,145 Help


Feeder schools for Emil E. Holt Senior High:

Elementary:    Heritage Intermediate
    Heritage Primary
    Lakeview Elementary
    Peine Ridge Elementary
Middle:    Wentzville Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  1,137

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
African American:
12.8%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.4% Help


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Compare Details Emil E. Holt Senior High ranks better than 84.4% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Emil E. Holt Senior 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 Emil E. Holt Senior High has the smallest high school student body size in the Wentzville R-IV School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), African American (12.8%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wentzville R-IV School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emil E. Holt Senior High is 14.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emil E. Holt Senior High is $12,145, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emil E. Holt Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Emil E. Holt Senior High 59th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Emil E. Holt Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Wentzville R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Wentzville R-IV 36th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emil E. Holt Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.24 68th 534 87.3%
2007 53.75 237th 538 55.9%
2008 58.61 215th 539 60.1%
2009 73.59 48th 507 90.5%
2010 74.71 47th 516 90.9%
2011 74.38 42nd 528 92.0%
2012 53.83 219th 522 58.0%
2013 71.93 55th 523 89.5%
2014 71.16 62nd 521 88.1%
2015 64.41 120th 504 76.2%
2016 69.57 83rd 401 79.3%
2017 76.17 65th 404 83.9%
2018 69.87 73rd 468 84.4%
2019 68.11 77th 460 83.3%
2021 66.86 71st 358 80.2%
2022 79.23 27th 361 92.5%
2023 73.95 37th 352 89.5%
2024 69.67 59th 378 84.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.26 27th 59 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.21 4th 127 96.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.91 62nd 382 83.8%
2019 58.91 94th 368 74.5%
2021 53.96 91st 255 64.3%
2023 65.66 62nd 268 76.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 44th 95 53.7%
2019 57.23 43rd 103 58.3%
2021 56.59 50th 129 61.2%
2022 82.11 13th 111 88.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.08 27th 100 73.0%
2019 38.23 79th 96 17.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 54th 111 51.4%
2019 54.68 43rd 106 59.4%
2021 82.45 11th 96 88.5%
2023 77.75 10th 99 89.9%
2024 82.01 7th 105 93.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.09 45th 84 46.4%
2019 47.78 42nd 91 53.8%
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Rank History for White students at Emil E. Holt Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.31 65th 440 85.2%
2019 66.85 74th 430 82.8%
2021 57.81 84th 309 72.8%
2022 73.20 36th 310 88.4%
2023 73.81 34th 302 88.7%
2024 61.90 74th 321 76.9%
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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 Emil E. Holt Senior 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 1214 1214
1992 1095 67 9 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1187
1993 1152 80 8 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1268
1994 1186 94 5 22 2 n/a n/a 0 1309
1995 1293 86 9 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1407
1996 1293 86 9 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1407
1997 1403 91 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1518
1998 1483 93 16 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1607
1999 1478 116 13 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1626
2000 1539 112 15 17 4 n/a n/a 0 1687
2001 1581 109 15 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1721
2002 1014 74 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 1014 74 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 1085 92 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1200
2005 1189 105 15 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1328
2006 1262 137 15 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1437
2007 1318 169 30 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1538
2008 1350 192 33 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1597
2009 1365 175 27 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1590
2010 1359 170 23 23 5 n/a n/a 0 1580
2011 1395 149 18 35 6 1 2 0 1606
2012 1453 139 18 35 8 1 7 0 1661
2013 1511 162 16 35 6 2 14 0 1746
2014 1475 161 20 42 4 2 25 0 1729
2015 1449 165 18 44 2 1 47 0 1726
2016 1385 158 15 47 4 2 45 0 1656
2017 1412 150 16 57 2 1 54 0 1692
2018 1417 146 27 73 3 1 71 0 1738
2019 1423 142 28 83 3 0 69 0 1748
2020 1569 160 34 80 9 0 82 0 1934
2021 1601 164 29 99 3 2 78 0 1976
2022 1167 130 25 88 5 2 62 0 1479
2023 979 131 20 77 3 2 61 0 1273
2024 832 145 19 70 2 4 65 0 1137

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 Emil E. Holt Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1214 65.6 18.5 n/a
1992 1187 67.4 17.6 n/a
1993 1268 68.7 18.5 n/a
1994 1309 70.4 18.6 12.6
1995 1407 84.4 16.7 13.1
1996 1407 84.4 16.7 13.1
1997 1518 91.7 16.6 10
1998 1607 96.9 16.6 9.3
1999 1626 97.0 16.8 11.5
2000 1687 98.3 17.2 10.5
2001 1721 102.7 16.8 10.3
2002 1110 70.7 15.7 11.8
2003 1110 70.7 15.7 11.8
2004 1200 76.5 15.7 14.5
2005 1328 79.9 16.6 12.7
2006 1437 87.8 16.4 14
2007 1538 86.3 17.8 15.2
2008 1597 84.7 18.9 14
2009 1590 86.5 18.4 15.7
2010 1580 89.2 17.7 17.9
2011 1606 89.9 17.8 18.4
2012 1661 91.4 18.1 19.4
2013 1746 92.2 18.9 19.7
2014 1729 93.6 18.4 24.6
2015 1726 93.0 18.5 21.8
2016 1656 92.0 18.0 17.3
2017 1692 96.6 17.4 16.9
2018 1738 99.8 17.4 19.1
2019 1748 100.1 17.4 15.8
2020 1934 109.2 17.7 13.9
2021 1976 114.4 17.2 18.6
2022 1479 87.2 16.9 10.5
2023 1273 82.1 15.4 11.9
2024 1137 77.4 14.6 18.4

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 Emil E. Holt Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1214 65.6 18.5 n/a
1992 1187 67.4 17.6 n/a
1993 1268 68.7 18.5 n/a
1994 1309 70.4 18.6 12.6
1995 1407 84.4 16.7 13.1
1996 1407 84.4 16.7 13.1
1997 1518 91.7 16.6 10
1998 1607 96.9 16.6 9.3
1999 1626 97.0 16.8 11.5
2000 1687 98.3 17.2 10.5
2001 1721 102.7 16.8 10.3
2002 1110 70.7 15.7 11.8
2003 1110 70.7 15.7 11.8
2004 1200 76.5 15.7 14.5
2005 1328 79.9 16.6 12.7
2006 1437 87.8 16.4 14
2007 1538 86.3 17.8 15.2
2008 1597 84.7 18.9 14
2009 1590 86.5 18.4 15.7
2010 1580 89.2 17.7 17.9
2011 1606 89.9 17.8 18.4
2012 1661 91.4 18.1 19.4
2013 1746 92.2 18.9 19.7
2014 1729 93.6 18.4 24.6
2015 1726 93.0 18.5 21.8
2016 1656 92.0 18.0 17.3
2017 1692 96.6 17.4 16.9
2018 1738 99.8 17.4 19.1
2019 1748 100.1 17.4 15.8
2020 1934 109.2 17.7 13.9
2021 1976 114.4 17.2 18.6
2022 1479 87.2 16.9 10.5
2023 1273 82.1 15.4 11.9
2024 1137 77.4 14.6 18.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emil E. Holt Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (1.1%) $10,243 (98.9%) $10,357
2020 $100 (1.0%) $10,139 (99.0%) $10,239
2021 $105 (0.9%) $11,114 (99.1%) $11,220
2022 $250 (2.1%) $11,895 (97.9%) $12,145

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emil E. Holt Senior 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 77th of 460 High schoolsRanks 37th of 352 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Emil E. Holt Senior High)41.945.5
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wentzville R-IV)62.264.2
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Emil E. Holt Senior High)61.847.9
 13.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Wentzville R-IV)61.958.2
 3.7%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Emil E. Holt Senior High)68.769.6
 0.9%
   End of Course English II (Wentzville R-IV)7472.1
 1.9%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Emil E. Holt Senior High)64.634.8
 29.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Wentzville R-IV)72.461.7
 10.7%
   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 Students17481273
 27.2%
African American142131
 7.7%
American Indian33
Asian2820
 28.6%
Hispanic8377
 7.2%
Pacific Islander02
White1423979
 31.2%
Two or More Races6961
 11.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%11.9%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emil E. Holt Senior High

Emil E. Holt Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Intermediate
Elementary : Heritage Primary
Elementary : Lakeview Elementary
Elementary : Peine Ridge Elementary
Middle : Wentzville Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,137 students attended Emil E. Holt Senior High.

Students at Emil E. Holt Senior High are 73% White, 13% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Emil E. Holt Senior High ranks 59th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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