Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt East High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt East High School's student population of 1,226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt East High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt East High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt East High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt East High School is ranked #91 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt East High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt North High School, St. Charles West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt East High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt East High School is 93%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt East High School?
1,226 students attend Ft. Zumwalt East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ft. Zumwalt East High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt East High School?
Ft. Zumwalt East High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt East High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt East High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt East High School is part of FT. Zumwalt R-II School District.
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