FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH

www.fz.k12.mo.us

1,778 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Zumwalt West High School, located in O’Fallon, Missouri, is a prominent secondary institution within the Fort Zumwalt School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for maintaining high academic standards and providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to challenge students while fostering critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a robust selection of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. These activities are integral to the "Jaguar" culture, promoting school spirit, teamwork, and leadership development. With a strong commitment to community involvement and student well-being, Fort Zumwalt West strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to balance rigorous coursework with active participation in the broader school community.

1,778

Total Students

121.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,341
Hispanic	132
Black	121
Asian	88
Two or More	90
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,341 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
132 (7.4 %)
Black
121 (6.8 %)
Two or More
90 (5.1 %)
Asian
88 (4.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	FT. ZUMWALT R-II
Phone:	(636)379-0300
Website:	http://www.fz.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,778
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 437

Grade 10 396

Grade 11 455

Grade 12 490