Ft. Zumwalt South High

Summary:

Ft. Zumwalt South High is a public high school located in St. Peters, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,334 students. It is part of the Fort Zumwalt School District, which is ranked 34th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ft. Zumwalt South High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 14th over the past several years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) end-of-course exams, with 93.1% of students proficient or better in Algebra II, compared to 88.6% for the district and 57.5% for the state. Additionally, Ft. Zumwalt South High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.9% to 94.3% over the past few years, which is above the state and district averages. The school has also demonstrated strong performance across various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, Multi-racial, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to other high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District and the surrounding area, such as Liberty High School, Francis Howell North High, and Francis Howell High, Ft. Zumwalt South High stands out as a top performer. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 20.9% over the past few years, which is an area the school may want to address to further improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8050 Mexico Rd
       St Peters, MO  63376-1119


(636) 978-1212

District: Fort Zumwalt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,385 Help


Feeder schools for Ft. Zumwalt South High:

Elementary:    Emge Elementary
    Progress South Elementary
Middle:    Ft. Zumwalt South Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,245

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
African American:
9.2%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ft. Zumwalt South High ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ft. Zumwalt South High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), African American (9.2%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South High is 13.7. 3 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ft. Zumwalt South High employs 90.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ft. Zumwalt South High is $12,385. 2 high schools in the Fort Zumwalt School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ft. Zumwalt South High:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft. Zumwalt South High 9th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Ft. Zumwalt South High in the ranking list.)

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Fort Zumwalt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Zumwalt School District 34th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Rank History for all students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.13 99th 534 81.5%
2007 69.93 106th 538 80.3%
2008 75.93 67th 539 87.6%
2009 58.85 157th 507 69.0%
2010 72.26 60th 516 88.4%
2011 76.05 34th 528 93.6%
2012 68.15 90th 522 82.8%
2013 74.41 36th 523 93.1%
2014 79.03 22nd 521 95.8%
2015 84.32 11th 504 97.8%
2016 84.26 13th 401 96.8%
2017 93.33 4th 404 99.0%
2018 77.68 34th 468 92.7%
2019 90.99 6th 460 98.7%
2021 86.24 14th 358 96.1%
2022 92.69 3rd 361 99.2%
2023 90.73 4th 352 98.9%
2024 90.00 9th 378 97.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.49 1st 34 97.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.27 3rd 135 97.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.28 11th 382 97.1%
2019 82.72 15th 368 95.9%
2021 67.74 60th 255 76.5%
2023 91.81 6th 268 97.8%
2024 90.25 7th 274 97.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 60th 95 36.8%
2021 45.18 71st 129 45.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 11th 38 71.1%
2019 72.20 12th 38 68.4%
2021 60.74 11th 20 45.0%
2022 89.70 1st 15 93.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.39 4th 105 96.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.85 35th 84 58.3%
2019 94.82 2nd 91 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ft. Zumwalt South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.02 43rd 440 90.2%
2019 89.31 11th 430 97.4%
2021 82.95 17th 309 94.5%
2022 93.21 3rd 310 99.0%
2023 89.82 6th 302 98.0%
2024 87.56 15th 321 95.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1514 1514
1992 1570 41 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1631
1993 1641 49 10 10 5 n/a n/a 0 1715
1994 1822 54 11 9 6 n/a n/a 0 1902
1995 1955 56 11 12 3 n/a n/a 0 2037
1996 1955 56 11 12 3 n/a n/a 0 2037
1997 2095 66 13 15 2 n/a n/a 0 2191
1998 2262 65 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 2376
1999 2165 68 23 19 1 n/a n/a 0 2276
2000 2130 61 23 19 6 n/a n/a 0 2239
2001 2082 60 24 21 4 n/a n/a 0 2191
2002 2042 72 15 21 7 n/a n/a 0 2157
2003 2042 72 15 21 7 n/a n/a 0 2157
2004 2056 89 17 32 6 n/a n/a 0 2200
2005 1960 94 20 38 6 n/a n/a 0 2118
2006 1827 107 22 42 6 n/a n/a 0 2004
2007 1889 124 25 44 5 n/a n/a 0 2087
2008 1455 133 18 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1641
2009 1296 108 15 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1444
2010 1180 115 20 29 2 n/a n/a 0 1346
2011 1113 93 23 29 2 2 49 0 1311
2012 1164 78 34 34 2 1 41 0 1354
2013 1188 82 38 35 1 0 36 0 1380
2014 1182 86 45 33 2 0 38 0 1386
2015 1177 83 46 32 2 1 27 0 1368
2016 1193 74 45 25 1 3 29 0 1370
2017 1171 80 54 39 1 5 33 0 1383
2018 1101 87 63 56 0 4 35 0 1346
2019 1095 84 67 65 1 6 49 0 1367
2020 1083 85 72 66 3 4 57 0 1370
2021 1086 89 62 66 2 3 64 0 1372
2022 1067 101 68 69 2 3 69 0 1379
2023 1008 107 76 74 1 1 67 0 1334
2024 945 114 59 64 0 1 62 0 1245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1514 78.3 19.3 n/a
1992 1631 81.1 20.1 n/a
1993 1715 85.1 20.2 4.8
1994 1902 91.2 20.9 5.5
1995 2037 104.2 19.5 6.3
1996 2037 104.2 19.5 6.3
1997 2191 115.4 19.0 4
1998 2376 131.0 18.1 2.4
1999 2276 121.3 18.8 4.1
2000 2239 132.2 16.9 3.7
2001 2191 130.7 16.8 3.4
2002 2157 122.1 17.7 4.4
2003 2157 122.1 17.7 4.4
2004 2200 120.1 18.3 5.4
2005 2118 117.6 18.0 5.4
2006 2004 117.4 17.1 8
2007 2087 117.0 17.8 8.9
2008 1641 96.8 17.0 9.5
2009 1444 91.7 15.7 9.7
2010 1346 88.7 15.1 12.2
2011 1311 83.9 15.6 12
2012 1354 82.9 16.3 13.1
2013 1380 83.8 16.4 14.1
2014 1386 87.5 15.8 16.7
2015 1368 84.0 16.2 15.6
2016 1370 91.0 15.0 12.4
2017 1383 91.7 15.0 13.8
2018 1346 94.5 14.2 12.3
2019 1367 92.1 14.8 13.2
2020 1370 93.8 14.6 12.6
2021 1372 93.4 14.6 14.3
2022 1379 93.4 14.7 11.9
2023 1334 94.7 14.0 14.8
2024 1245 90.3 13.7 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ft. Zumwalt South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1514 78.3 19.3 n/a
1992 1631 81.1 20.1 n/a
1993 1715 85.1 20.2 4.8
1994 1902 91.2 20.9 5.5
1995 2037 104.2 19.5 6.3
1996 2037 104.2 19.5 6.3
1997 2191 115.4 19.0 4
1998 2376 131.0 18.1 2.4
1999 2276 121.3 18.8 4.1
2000 2239 132.2 16.9 3.7
2001 2191 130.7 16.8 3.4
2002 2157 122.1 17.7 4.4
2003 2157 122.1 17.7 4.4
2004 2200 120.1 18.3 5.4
2005 2118 117.6 18.0 5.4
2006 2004 117.4 17.1 8
2007 2087 117.0 17.8 8.9
2008 1641 96.8 17.0 9.5
2009 1444 91.7 15.7 9.7
2010 1346 88.7 15.1 12.2
2011 1311 83.9 15.6 12
2012 1354 82.9 16.3 13.1
2013 1380 83.8 16.4 14.1
2014 1386 87.5 15.8 16.7
2015 1368 84.0 16.2 15.6
2016 1370 91.0 15.0 12.4
2017 1383 91.7 15.0 13.8
2018 1346 94.5 14.2 12.3
2019 1367 92.1 14.8 13.2
2020 1370 93.8 14.6 12.6
2021 1372 93.4 14.6 14.3
2022 1379 93.4 14.7 11.9
2023 1334 94.7 14.0 14.8
2024 1245 90.3 13.7 13.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ft. Zumwalt South High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $371 (3.1%) $11,459 (96.9%) $11,830
2020 $560 (4.9%) $10,975 (95.1%) $11,535
2021 $963 (7.7%) $11,491 (92.3%) $12,454
2022 $688 (5.6%) $11,697 (94.4%) $12,385

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft. Zumwalt South High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 460 High schoolsRanks 4th of 352 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ft. Zumwalt South High)68.669.6
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Zumwalt School District)74.272
 2.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Ft. Zumwalt South High)63.363
 0.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Fort Zumwalt School District)6059.5
 0.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Ft. Zumwalt South High)8481
 3%
   End of Course English II (Fort Zumwalt School District)7777.2
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Ft. Zumwalt South High)83.480.5
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fort Zumwalt School District)86.281.1
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13671334
 2.4%
African American84107
 27.4%
American Indian11
Asian6776
 13.4%
Hispanic6574
 13.8%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White10951008
 7.9%
Two or More Races4967
 36.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.2%14.8%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ft. Zumwalt South High

Students at Ft. Zumwalt South High are 76% White, 9% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Ft. Zumwalt South High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Emge Elementary
Elementary : Progress South Elementary
Middle : Ft. Zumwalt South Middle

Yes! Ft. Zumwalt South High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 378 Missouri high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,245 students attended Ft. Zumwalt South High.


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