FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH

www.fz.k12.mo.us

1,212 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Zumwalt South High School, located in St. Peters, Missouri, is a prominent secondary school within the Fort Zumwalt School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student population and offers a wide array of curricular options, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and robust elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Fort Zumwalt South prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture. The school supports numerous athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. As part of the larger Fort Zumwalt community, the school benefits from strong district-wide resources and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, consistently striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel both academically and personally.

1,212

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	912
Hispanic	61
Black	100
Asian	61
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	1

White
912 (75.2%)
Black
100 (8.3%)
Two or More
77 (6.4%)
Hispanic
61 (5.0%)
Asian
61 (5.0%)
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:	FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(636)978-1212
Website:	http://www.fz.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 9 317

Grade 10 281

Grade 11 321

Grade 12 293