Francis Howell North High School

2549 Hackmann Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell North High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Francis Howell North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Francis Howell North High School's student population of 1,679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Francis Howell North High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Howell North High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#285 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Francis Howell North High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
68%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Francis Howell North High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Francis Howell North High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Francis Howell North High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Francis Howell North High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis Howell North High School's ranking?
Francis Howell North High School is ranked #285 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Francis Howell North High School often compared to?
Francis Howell North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Howell Central High School, Francis Howell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Howell North High School?
The graduation rate of Francis Howell North High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Francis Howell North High School?
1,679 students attend Francis Howell North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Francis Howell North High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Howell North High School?
Francis Howell North High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis Howell North High School offer ?
Francis Howell North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Francis Howell North High School part of?
Francis Howell North High School is part of Francis Howell R-III School District.

School Reviews

5   9/8/2009
Both of my kids graduated from this school. I love this school and they did too.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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