Serving 1,741 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell Central 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 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Francis Howell Central 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 Francis Howell Central High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis Howell Central High School?
The graduation rate of Francis Howell Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Francis Howell Central High School?
1,741 students attend Francis Howell Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Francis Howell Central High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Howell Central High School?
Francis Howell Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis Howell Central High School offer ?
Francis Howell Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Francis Howell Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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