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#1780 of 2,221 schools in MO

Fox Sr. High

High School · Fox C-6 · Arnold, MO

A Fox C-6 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

751 JEFFCO BLVD, Arnold, MO 63010

  • Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 86.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate86%
AP Participation21%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$12,100
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Fox Sr. High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

33.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fox Sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated794/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,839

Median home value

$214,100

Median rent

$1,074/mo

College educated

23.4%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–103.0 mi100Compare →
Oakville Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.1 mi1,818Compare →
Seckman Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified6.59–124.7 mi1,766Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fox C-6

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#17 of 18
District spending per student
$12,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fox Sr. High is listed in FOX C-6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fox Sr. High

Fox Sr. High is a public high school in Arnold, MO, part of Fox C-6, serving approximately 1,659 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,780 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Sr. High

What grades does Fox Sr. High serve?

Fox Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fox Sr. High?

Fox Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 1,659 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Sr. High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Sr. High rank in MO?

Fox Sr. High ranks #1,780 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Fox Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fox Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Sr. High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fox Sr. High a charter school?

No, Fox Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fox Sr. High a Title I school?

No, Fox Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fox Sr. High?

33.9% of students at Fox Sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,659
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
4-Year Graduation
86.0%
Area population (ZIP 63010)
34,405
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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