Enrollment
1,716
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Charles, MO
Francis Howell North High
Federal NCES profile for Francis Howell North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292895002481
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Howell North High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Howell North High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Howell North High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Howell North High
Francis Howell North High is a lower-poverty, large high school in St Charles, Missouri, enrolling 1,716 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 49% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,716 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students) and Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students) alongside Francis Howell North High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis Howell North High compares
Francis Howell North High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 68% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,716
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,775
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Francis Howell North High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Francis Howell R-Iii, which includes Francis Howell North High.
$11,775
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.7%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Francis Howell North High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlio Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Howell North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Howell North High
How many students attend Francis Howell North High?
Francis Howell North High has 1,716 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Charles, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High is 19.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Howell North High?
14.9% of students at Francis Howell North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Howell North High?
The largest demographic group at Francis Howell North High is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Howell North High?
Francis Howell North High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis Howell North High rank among high schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Charles on the city page.
Is Francis Howell North High a good school?
Francis Howell North High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Francis Howell North High, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Fairmount Elem. (971 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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