Francis Howell Central High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025ST Charles, Missouri 63304 · Francis Howell R-III
#41 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#2533 of 16,910 nationally
About Francis Howell Central High
Francis Howell Central High is a public high located in ST Charles, in the Francis Howell R-III school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,750 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 41st of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,750.
There are 34 schools in ST Charles; Francis Howell Central High ranks 14th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Francis Howell Central High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Francis Howell Central High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Saeger Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students · 222 m away
Warren Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students · 1.6 km away
Hollenbeck Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
769 students · 2.8 km away
Early Child Family Educ. Ctr.
ST Charles · Public other · Grades PK–PK
117 students · 2.8 km away
Central Elem.
ST Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students · 2.9 km away
Westwood Trail Academy
ST Charles · Public other · Grades 2–12
0 students · 3.3 km away
Francis Howell Middle
ST Charles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students · 4.1 km away
Dr. Bernard J. Dubray Middle
ST Peters · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students · 4.3 km away
Progress South Elem.
ST Peters · Public elementary · Grades K–5
642 students · 4.4 km away
Pheasant Point Elem.
O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,755 students
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1,737 students
Central High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
North Kansas City High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
Waynesville Sr. High
Waynesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Howell Central High a good school?
Francis Howell Central High has a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Francis Howell Central High rank in Missouri?
Francis Howell Central High ranks #41 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #2533 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Francis Howell Central High?
Francis Howell Central High had 1,750 students in 2025.
Is Francis Howell Central High a elementary school or a high school?
Francis Howell Central High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Francis Howell Central High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Francis Howell Central High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.