Emil E. Holt Sr. High School

600 Campus Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, Emil E. Holt Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Emil E. Holt Sr. High School's student population of 1,273 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,273 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Emil E. Holt Sr. 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 Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#87 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
77%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Emil E. Holt Sr. High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emil E. Holt Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emil E. Holt Sr. High School's ranking?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School is ranked #87 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School?
1,273 students attend Emil E. Holt Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Emil E. Holt Sr. High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emil E. Holt Sr. High School offer ?
Emil E. Holt Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,273 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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