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#767 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 35% in state

Francis Howell North High

High School · Francis Howell R-iii · St. Charles, MO

A Francis Howell R-iii high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2549 HACKMANN RD, St. Charles, MO 63303

  • Math 62% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+9.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation30.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,462
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Francis Howell North High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
77%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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

21.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Francis Howell North 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Charles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$98,031

Median home value

$301,700

Median rent

$1,329/mo

College educated

50.1%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·56 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian School DistrictPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–122.2 mi515Compare →
Ft. Zumwalt East HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–122.3 mi1,202Compare →
Lutheran High School of St Charles CountyPrivate · tuition5.2private9–122.6 mi439Compare →
St. Charles West HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.1 mi633Compare →

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.

Francis Howell R-iii

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#9 of 21
District spending per student
$12,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Francis Howell North High is listed in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Francis Howell North High

Francis Howell North High is a public high school in St. Charles, MO, part of Francis Howell R-iii, serving approximately 1,690 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Francis Howell North High

What grades does Francis Howell North High serve?

Francis Howell North High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Francis Howell North High?

Francis Howell North High has an enrollment of approximately 1,690 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High?

The student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Francis Howell North High rank in MO?

Francis Howell North High ranks #767 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Francis Howell North High's MySchoolScout rating?

Francis Howell North High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Francis Howell North High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Howell North High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Francis Howell North High a charter school?

No, Francis Howell North High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Francis Howell North High a Title I school?

No, Francis Howell North High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis Howell North High?

21.5% of students at Francis Howell North 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
1,690
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 63303)
46,627
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
41.2
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 63303; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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