Emil E. Holt Sr. High School vs. Francis Howell High School
Should you attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School or Francis Howell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Francis Howell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,843 students in grades 9-12, Francis Howell High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,022 students
1,843 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#66 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
59%
Graduation Rate
96%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
224
464
Grade 10 Students
278
454
Grade 11 Students
252
478
Grade 12 Students
268
447
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
71%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%