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%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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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.
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