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#1073 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 48% in state

Orchard Farm High School

High School · Orchard Farm R-v · St. Charles, MO

An Orchard Farm R-v high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2555 Hwy B, St. Charles, MO 63301

  • Math 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,944
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Orchard Farm High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
95%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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

25%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orchard Farm High School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$83,551

Median home value

$249,400

Median rent

$1,093/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Duchesne High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private9–123.4 mi294Compare →
St. Charles HighEnrollment path unverified7.49–123.7 mi785Compare →
St. Charles West HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–124.1 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.

Orchard Farm R-v

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,944NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orchard Farm High School is listed in ORCHARD FARM R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orchard Farm High School

Orchard Farm High School is a public high school in St. Charles, MO, part of Orchard Farm R-v, serving approximately 685 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orchard Farm High School

What grades does Orchard Farm High School serve?

Orchard Farm High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orchard Farm High School?

Orchard Farm High School has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Farm High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orchard Farm High School rank in MO?

Orchard Farm High School ranks #1,073 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Orchard Farm High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orchard Farm High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Orchard Farm High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orchard Farm High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Orchard Farm High School a charter school?

No, Orchard Farm High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orchard Farm High School a Title I school?

No, Orchard Farm High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orchard Farm High School?

25.0% of students at Orchard Farm High School 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
685
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 63301)
51,625
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
37.8
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 63301; 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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