Is Orchard Farm High School a good school?

Orchard Farm High School ranks 127 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Orchard Farm High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 685 students attended Orchard Farm High School.

What is the racial makeup of Orchard Farm High School?

Students at Orchard Farm High School are 76% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Orchard Farm High School?

Orchard Farm High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Discovery Elementary Elementary : Orchard Farm Elementary Middle : Orchard Farm Middle School

Orchard Farm High School

Summary:

Orchard Farm High School is a public high school in Saint Charles, Missouri, serving 632 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Orchard Farm R-V School District, which is ranked 59 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Orchard Farm High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 65th to 141st out of Missouri high schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has varied between 3 and 4 stars. The school has performed better for its White student population, ranking 92nd to 114th, but its rankings for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students are lower, ranging from 28th to 203rd. Orchard Farm High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, between 90.9% and 93.7%, but its dropout rate and chronic absenteeism rate are higher than desired, ranging from 1.3% to 2.2% and 17.4% to 20.8%, respectively.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Ft. Zumwalt East High and Francis Howell North High, Orchard Farm High School's performance is generally lower, with weaker test scores, particularly in Algebra I. The school's lower spending per student ($13,326 to $13,869) and higher student-teacher ratio (17.4 to 17.8) may be contributing factors to its challenges. Addressing these areas could help Orchard Farm High School improve its overall standing and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2555 Hwy B
Saint Charles, MO 63301-6004

(636) 695-8650

District: Orchard Farm R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,326

Feeder schools for Orchard Farm High School:

Elementary:	Discovery Elementary
	Orchard Farm Elementary
Middle:	Orchard Farm Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 685

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

African American:

9.8%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orchard Farm High School ranks better than 66.4% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orchard Farm High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), African American (9.8%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orchard Farm High School is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare Orchard Farm High School employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orchard Farm High School is $13,326.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orchard Farm High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Farm High School 127^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Orchard Farm High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

White students:

Orchard Farm R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Orchard Farm R-V 59^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orchard Farm High School

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Rank History for all students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.11	228^th	534	57.3%
2007	67.98	121^st	538	77.5%
2008	74.28	77^th	539	85.7%
2009	64.66	101^st	507	80.1%
2010	47.17	282^nd	516	45.3%
2011	45.28	298^th	528	43.6%
2012	59.07	170^th	522	67.4%
2013	53.85	204^th	523	61.0%
2014	69.01	79^th	521	84.8%
2015	50.94	236^th	504	53.2%
2016	58.17	137^th	401	65.8%
2017	70.19	97^th	404	76.0%
2018	66.51	92^nd	468	80.3%
2019	58.85	135^th	460	70.7%
2021	67.99	65^th	358	81.8%
2022	52.07	141^st	361	60.9%
2023	53.00	117^th	352	66.8%
2024	54.17	127^th	378	66.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.66	103^rd	127	18.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.61	211^th	382	44.8%
2019	45.66	187^th	368	49.2%
2023	28.95	203^rd	268	24.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.49	47^th	95	50.5%
2022	49.50	48^th	111	56.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.15	59^th	105	43.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.34	28^th	64	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Orchard Farm High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.70	71^st	440	83.9%
2019	58.50	113^th	430	73.7%
2021	61.08	69^th	309	77.7%
2022	43.69	142^nd	310	54.2%
2023	51.42	92^nd	302	69.5%
2024	50.04	114^th	321	64.5%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Orchard Farm High School

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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	320	320
1992	334	6	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1993	332	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
1994	332	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
1995	285	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
1996	285	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
1997	318	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	324
1998	329	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
1999	354	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2000	344	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	350
2001	329	4	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
2002	367	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2003	367	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2004	366	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
2005	366	4	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	382	11	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
2007	374	11	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	390
2008	378	19	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2009	398	19	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2010	406	18	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2011	390	16	5	9	1	0	13	0	434
2012	398	15	7	9	0	0	8	0	437
2013	372	23	10	16	0	0	9	0	430
2014	399	21	6	20	0	0	9	0	455
2015	406	30	5	19	0	0	10	0	470
2016	428	34	6	25	1	0	11	0	505
2017	471	37	3	27	3	0	10	0	551
2018	456	41	6	32	3	1	17	0	556
2019	461	38	8	38	3	1	17	0	566
2020	434	33	9	41	4	0	24	0	545
2021	452	42	10	41	1	0	27	0	573
2022	470	52	9	53	2	0	20	0	606
2023	483	51	11	59	4	0	24	0	632
2024	521	67	8	57	3	0	29	0	685

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 Orchard Farm High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	320	23.6	13.5	n/a
1992	343	23.6	14.5	12.5
1993	337	23.8	14.2	14.2
1994	337	22.7	14.8	15.4
1995	290	23.2	12.5	n/a
1996	290	23.2	12.5	n/a
1997	324	23.7	13.7	14.2
1998	334	23.6	14.2	12.6
1999	359	22.5	16.0	17.5
2000	350	23.4	15.0	16
2001	336	24.7	13.6	17.6
2002	376	26.6	14.1	22.1
2003	376	26.6	14.1	22.1
2004	375	25.0	15.0	27.7
2005	375	24.5	15.3	23.2
2006	399	25.2	15.8	25.6
2007	390	24.2	16.1	27.9
2008	402	27.3	14.7	25.9
2009	425	27.4	15.5	20.2
2010	433	27.4	15.7	22.4
2011	434	27.2	15.9	25.8
2012	437	26.0	16.7	27
2013	430	25.9	16.5	24.9
2014	455	26.8	16.9	32.7
2015	470	28.0	16.7	30.6
2016	505	31.0	16.2	26.1
2017	551	31.6	17.3	24.1
2018	556	34.3	16.1	22.1
2019	566	33.3	16.9	21.6
2020	545	32.4	16.8	25.9
2021	573	32.3	17.7	31.9
2022	606	34.0	17.8	18
2023	632	36.1	17.4	22.3
2024	685	39.3	17.4	25

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 Orchard Farm High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	320	23.6	13.5	n/a
1992	343	23.6	14.5	12.5
1993	337	23.8	14.2	14.2
1994	337	22.7	14.8	15.4
1995	290	23.2	12.5	n/a
1996	290	23.2	12.5	n/a
1997	324	23.7	13.7	14.2
1998	334	23.6	14.2	12.6
1999	359	22.5	16.0	17.5
2000	350	23.4	15.0	16
2001	336	24.7	13.6	17.6
2002	376	26.6	14.1	22.1
2003	376	26.6	14.1	22.1
2004	375	25.0	15.0	27.7
2005	375	24.5	15.3	23.2
2006	399	25.2	15.8	25.6
2007	390	24.2	16.1	27.9
2008	402	27.3	14.7	25.9
2009	425	27.4	15.5	20.2
2010	433	27.4	15.7	22.4
2011	434	27.2	15.9	25.8
2012	437	26.0	16.7	27
2013	430	25.9	16.5	24.9
2014	455	26.8	16.9	32.7
2015	470	28.0	16.7	30.6
2016	505	31.0	16.2	26.1
2017	551	31.6	17.3	24.1
2018	556	34.3	16.1	22.1
2019	566	33.3	16.9	21.6
2020	545	32.4	16.8	25.9
2021	573	32.3	17.7	31.9
2022	606	34.0	17.8	18
2023	632	36.1	17.4	22.3
2024	685	39.3	17.4	25

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 Orchard Farm High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$141 (1.0%)	$13,600 (99.0%)	$13,741
2020	$167 (1.2%)	$13,702 (98.8%)	$13,869
2021	$451 (3.3%)	$13,291 (96.7%)	$13,742
2022	$510 (3.8%)	$12,816 (96.2%)	$13,326

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orchard Farm High School

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 135^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 117^th of 352 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Orchard Farm High School)	8.9	26.3	17.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Orchard Farm R-V)	31.8	41.4	9.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Orchard Farm High School)	54.5	45.9	8.6%
End of Course Biology I (Orchard Farm R-V)	54.5	45.9	8.6%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Orchard Farm High School)	73.6	53.7	19.9%
End of Course English II (Orchard Farm R-V)	73.6	53.7	19.9%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Orchard Farm High School)	48.7	84.6	35.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Orchard Farm R-V)	48.7	84.6	35.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	632	11.7%
African American	38	51	34.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	8	11	37.5%
Hispanic	38	59	55.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	461	483	4.8%
Two or More Races	17	24	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	22.3%	0.8%

Schools Near Orchard Farm High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orchard Farm High School	Public	9-12	2555 Hwy B	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	Orchard Farm R-V	No	No	No	No	(636) 695-8650	685	39	17.4	25.0%	521 (76.1%)	67 (9.8%)	57 (8.3%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)	54.2	127^th of 378 public high schools	66.4%		53	117^th of 352 public high schools	66.8%	10	27.9	45.6	51.2	74.5	37.7	$13,326	$510	$12,816
St. Charles High	Public	9-12	725 N Kingshighway St	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 443-4100	785	71	11.1	30.7%	563 (71.7%)	107 (13.6%)	100 (12.7%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	46.6	173^rd of 378 public high schools	54.2%		64.4	70^th of 352 public high schools	80.1%	103	41.1	29.5	46.7		39.2	$17,505	$1,185	$16,321
St. Charles West High	Public	9-12	3601 Droste Rd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 443-4200	633	63	10.0	2.1%	441 (69.7%)	107 (16.9%)	60 (9.5%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	60	99^th of 378 public high schools	73.8%		58.2	91^st of 352 public high schools	74.1%	8	55.0	41.5	50.9		37.7	$17,876	$1,022	$16,854
Lewis Clark Career Center	Public	9-12	2400 Zumbehl Rd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	St. Charles R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 443-4950	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Quest Day Treatment	Public	6-12	3747 Harry S Truman Blvd	Saint Charles	63301	St. Charles County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 940-3160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hazelwood West High	Public	9-12	1 Wildcat Ln	Hazelwood	63042	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-5800	2,040	109	18.7	57.6%	368 (18.0%)	1,398 (68.5%)	126 (6.2%)	33 (1.6%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	108 (5.3%)	36	233^rd of 378 public high schools	38.4%		29.8	248^th of 352 public high schools	29.5%	15	21.1	29.3	42.1		33.4	$11,169	$3,214	$7,955
Ft. Zumwalt East High	Public	9-12	600 1st Executive Ave	St Peters	63376	St. Charles County	Fort Zumwalt School District	No	No	No	No	(636) 477-2400	1,202	91	13.2	21.5%	880 (73.2%)	107 (8.9%)	107 (8.9%)	24 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (6.8%)	79.7	26^th of 378 public high schools	93.1%		81.8	21^st of 352 public high schools	94.0%	5	55.5	49.4	64.5	90.6	54.3	$13,015	$598	$12,416
Pattonville Senior High	Public	9-12	2497 Creve Coeur Mill Rd	Maryland Heights	63043	St. Louis County	Pattonville R-III	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-8051	1,898	128	14.8	39.1%	706 (37.2%)	659 (34.7%)	278 (14.6%)	67 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	183 (9.6%)	70.5	56^th of 378 public high schools	85.2%		72.7	44^th of 352 public high schools	87.5%	12	37.0	44.0	62.5	74.6	57.0	$17,993		$17,993
Francis Howell North High	Public	9-12	2549 Hackmann Rd	Saint Charles	63303	St. Charles County	Francis Howell R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 851-4900	1,690	91	18.6	21.5%	1,148 (67.9%)	195 (11.5%)	140 (8.3%)	100 (5.9%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	102 (6.0%)	73.7	45^th of 378 public high schools	88.1%		76.4	30^th of 352 public high schools	91.5%	15	43.8	48.4	62.0	71.5	53.1	$11,898	$614	$11,284
Hazelwood Central High	Public	9-12	15875 New Halls Ferry Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-5400	1,782	81	21.9	55.2%	67 (3.8%)	1,570 (88.1%)	67 (3.8%)	14 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	59 (3.3%)	18.3	317^th of 378 public high schools	16.1%		23.3	274^th of 352 public high schools	22.2%	43	14.1	18.2	31.0		23.7	$12,556	$3,154	$9,402

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