Fort Zumwalt North High School, the first high school established in its Fort Zumwalt School District, is located in O'Fallon, Missouri. Established in 1960 as Fort Zumwalt High School, the school moved to its current location in 1976.
Serving 1,528 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt North High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt North High School's student population of 1,528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt North High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt North High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt North High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt North High School is ranked #40 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt North High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zumwalt East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt North High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt North High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt North High School?
1,528 students attend Ft. Zumwalt North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ft. Zumwalt North High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt North High School?
Ft. Zumwalt North High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt North High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt North High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt North High School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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