Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 45-49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (10-11)
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)3%
5%
Black
(10-11)3%
17%
White
(10-11)94%
75%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)45-49%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
11%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is ranked #1133 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School?
105 students attend Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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