Wentzville Holt High School is the oldest of the four high schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District and second oldest high school in St. Charles County, Missouri. With a 2020-21 enrollment of 1,934, Holt is the largest high school in St. Charles County.
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,022 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School's student population of 1,022 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,022 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1896
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
15%
White
71%
67%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emil E. Holt Sr. High School's ranking?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is ranked #380 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Emil E. Holt Sr. High School often compared to?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Howell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School?
1,022 students attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emil E. Holt Sr. High School offer ?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emil E. Holt Sr. High School part of?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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