Francis Howell North High School vs. Francis Howell High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Francis Howell North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Francis Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,679 students
1,835 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#110 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
59%
Graduation Rate
95%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
428
464
Grade 10 Students
405
465
Grade 11 Students
443
469
Grade 12 Students
403
437
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
68%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%