Francis Howell High School

Francis Howell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7001 S Highway 94,  Saint Charles, MO
Francis Howell School District
4.0
4.4
1,844 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Dave Wedlock
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
79.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
82%
Black
5.9%
Hispanic
4.6%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#19 Best HS For Athletes in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 360 Students
Saint Louis University 189 Students
Missouri State University 184 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 171 Students
Maryville University of St. Louis 150 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 138 Students
Missouri University of Science and Technology 133 Students
Truman State University 118 Students
Lindenwood University 118 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 113 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 173 Students
Biology 111 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Nursing 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Marketing 59 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 45 Students
Finance 44 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 288 Reviews
4.0 Junior
5/29/2025
The best experience is participating in theater and art classes. The worst experience has been being misgendered. I am a trans male and it has been difficult at times. I would change the frequent use of substitutes is core classes as this is disruptive to the learning environment.
3.0 Junior
5/24/2025
There is a lot of focus on sports, but there is little emphasis on the grades or other extracurricular activities. Sports receive most of the funding for activities while other clubs and activities are left with little to no funding despite their success.
4.0 Senior
3/13/2025
I loved it at Francis Howell. There is tons of school spirit and most people are proud to be a viking.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
2.0 student
8/10/2022
My experience at Francis Howell High has been a great disappointment. Students go in feeling hopeful for an amazing high school experience and leave feeling like they didn't get to make the memories they wanted. The classes and teachers are great but it is the fact that the district takes away stude...
5.0 parent
9/13/2018
I have had one child go through this school for 4 years and I am currently on my second child there. In two years I will have two more there. This school really does want to help the kids to succeed with academics and sports/activities. The teachers will contact me if there are issues and they are w...
5.0 parent
8/9/2015
A competitive academic environment where my children have good teachers who are accessible to our students and us as parents. The teachers, counselors, and administrators "partner" with our family to help us create the best educational environment for our kids. We love it here!
5.0 parent
3/18/2014
I cannot say enough positive things about Francis Howell High School! Great teachers, coaches and students! My daughter has thrived at FHHS academically and socially and is proud to be a Viking!

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Francis Howell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saint Charles, MO, in the Weldon Spring neighborhood, and is served by the Francis Howell School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,844 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Francis Howell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $709,300. Discover additional schools in the area, like Francis Howell Union High School, Francis Howell Middle School, Bryan Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Saint Charles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Francis Howell High School.

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