Fort Zumwalt West High School, the third high school established in the Fort Zumwalt School District, is located in O'Fallon, Missouri. First opened for the 1998–1999 school year, the school now has an approximate enrollment of 2,000 students with an average daily attendance rate of nearly 94%.
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Ft. Zumwalt West High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt West High School's student population of 1,643 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt West High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt West High School is 0.45, 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
#19 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt West High School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt West High School is ranked #19 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt West High School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt West High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Francis Howell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt West High School?
The graduation rate of Ft. Zumwalt West High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt West High School?
1,643 students attend Ft. Zumwalt West High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ft. Zumwalt West High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt West High School?
Ft. Zumwalt West 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 West High School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt West High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt West High School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt West High School is part of Fort Zumwalt School District.
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