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%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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