- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Arnold, MO
Fox Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Fox Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291230000506
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Sr. High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Arnold · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Sr. High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Sr. High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Arnold, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Fox Sr. High held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.3 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 291230000506 · Arnold, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,660 enr · 16.4:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students)
Fox Sr. High held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.3 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fox Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seckman Sr. Hi
Seckman Sr. High
1,737 students
- This school
Fox Sr. High
1,660 students
- Seckman Middle 687
Seckman Middle
687 students
- Fox Middle 570
Fox Middle
570 students
- Ridgewood Midd 567
Ridgewood Middle
567 students
- Antonia Middle 535
Antonia Middle School
535 students
What this shows Fox Sr. High reports 1,660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fox Sr. High compares
Fox Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,660
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Fox Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fox C-6 reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fox Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seckman Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seckman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fox Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antonia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fox Sr. High
How many students attend Fox Sr. High?
Fox Sr. High has 1,660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Arnold, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,742 (2022-23) → 1,659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Sr. High is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Sr. High?
22.5% of students at Fox Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Fox Sr. High is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Arnold, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Sr. High?
Fox Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fox Sr. High rank among public schools in Arnold?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Sr. High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Arnold, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Arnold on the city page.
What other schools are in Fox C-6?
Besides Fox Sr. High, Fox C-6 also operates Seckman Sr. High (1,737 students), Seckman Middle (687 students), and Fox Middle (570 students). See the Fox C-6 district page for the complete list.