At a glance
Reported students
1,750
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
762
Francis Howell Central High: 1,750 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Francis Howell Central High
Francis Howell Central High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in St Charles. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Francis Howell R-III. NCES reports 1,750 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.6%) and Black (7.1%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Francis Howell Central High
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black7.1%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Francis Howell R-III
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis Howell North High
High · Grades 09–12
1,716 reported students
Francis Howell High
High · Grades 09–12
1,843 reported students
Francis Howell Union High
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Fairmount Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
971 reported students
Central Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
865 reported students
Castlio Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
847 reported students
Public schools near Francis Howell Central High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Zumwalt South High High · Fort Zumwalt School District | 09–12 | 1,212 | 3.1 mi |
| Ft. Zumwalt East High High · Fort Zumwalt School District | 09–12 | 1,171 | 4.3 mi |
| Francis Howell Union High High · Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| Francis Howell North High High · Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,716 | 4.7 mi |
| Francis Howell High High · Francis Howell R-III | 09–12 | 1,843 | 4.9 mi |
| Ft. Zumwalt North High High · Fort Zumwalt School District | 09–12 | 1,538 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Francis Howell Central High
What grades does Francis Howell Central High serve?
Francis Howell Central High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Francis Howell R-III.
How many students attend Francis Howell Central High?
Francis Howell Central High reported 1,750 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,684 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Francis Howell Central High?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 1,750 students and 92.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Francis Howell Central High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Francis Howell Central High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Francis Howell R-III attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Francis Howell Central High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Francis Howell Central High in?
Francis Howell Central High is part of Francis Howell R-III, based in O'Fallon, MO, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Francis Howell Central High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ft. Zumwalt South High (3.1 mi), Ft. Zumwalt East High (4.3 mi), Francis Howell Union High (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.