FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH

1,835 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.

1,835

Total Students

92.1

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	1,505
Hispanic	84
Black	108
Asian	68
Two or More	68
American Indian	2

White
1,505 (82.0 %)
Black
108 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
84 (4.6 %)
Asian
68 (3.7 %)
Two or More
68 (3.7 %)
American Indian
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:	FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
Phone:	(636)851-4700
Website:	http://fhsdschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.1
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 10 465

Grade 11 469

Grade 12 437