FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH

1,843 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Francis Howell High School, located in St. Charles, Missouri, serves as a cornerstone of the Francis Howell School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it is committed to providing a robust academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering a diverse array of core curriculum classes, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-credit opportunities to challenge its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Francis Howell High is known for fostering a vibrant school culture through an extensive selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school prioritizes community involvement and student development, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens. By leveraging its district resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while supporting the social and emotional growth of its students.

1,843

Total Students

92.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,462
Hispanic	90
Black	127
Asian	84
Two or More	74
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,462 (79.3%)
Black
127 (6.9%)
Hispanic
90 (4.9%)
Asian
84 (4.6%)
Two or More
74 (4.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Phone:	(636)851-4700
Website:	http://fhsdschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 464

Grade 10 454

Grade 11 478

Grade 12 447

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	464
Grade 10	454
Grade 11	478
Grade 12	447

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	920	49.9%
Male	923	50.1%

High School 9th - 12th