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Fox Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1747 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

Fox High School and the entire Fox district are outstanding. My youngest son graduated in 2006 and is now in college. Were it not for the efforts of his wonderful teachers, I'm sure he wouldn't be in college. They truly care for their students. Tyler was fortunate to attend schools in the Fox District from 1st grade through high school graduation. They are tops as far as I'm concerned and truly deserve to win this award.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Well for starters , our kids are he best of the best ! Academic's , Sport's , Talent, . Staff works just as hard if not harder . Our very own President Barack Obama visited our shool's at Fox C-6. Our schools also rank in the top ten in the Nation. I would say that is more than enough by a landslide ! Thank You - wish us luck -Go Fox Warriors Mother of a Junior @ Fox Senior High -Mrs. Lori Carron
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2009

I am a former student at Fox Senior High School, and since I graduated, I have seen improvements above and beyond my own experience, which was excellent and challenging. At the time, I was in all honors classes and involved in a number of activities, which I believe helped me along the path towards success in college and beyond. The AP classes at Fox were leaps and bounds more difficult than a majority of the classes I had in college, which I believe really shows the standards those teachers have and the challenges they wish to impart to their students.


Posted May 13, 2008

very good honors courses available
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

Very little communication between busy parents and teachers or staff. Need a more progressive system that will keep busy parents informed through email and a system that parents can check on homework assignments. All we have is our child's word that they don't have homework. The current system is not set up for superior daily communication.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2007

The teachers are great, and really strive to get their students involved in learning. There are several that personally take the time to e-mail updates on their classes and parent feedback is welcomed and answered. If I have a question, the teacher promptly answers me. There are a lot of extracurricular activities and students are always encouraged and invited to join. This is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2006

I am a graduate of Fox Senior High School, and as a past student, I would not recommend anyone sending their child to Fox that has not been in the Fox C-6 district their entire lives. Sports figures and wealthy students are put on a much higher pedestal than those students with higher academic qualities and test scores. They are more concerned with the cash flow of the district and name dropping than with the education of the children. While there are a few teachers who do take the time and effort to truly teach and reach out to the kids, they are few and far between.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 29, 2005

I am currently considered a freshman at Fox High School. I failed the previous freshman year because of the teachers lack of help and they favor students over others. My principal is Ok, but some of the teachers don't treat students right, they put the wrestlers, and football players and cheerleaders over everybody else, and thats just rediculous. If it wasn't for all the snobs at Seckman I'd go their. But the only thing I truly like about Fox is that I have met friends that will last a lifetime! -Ashley-
—Submitted by Ashley Workes, a student


Posted January 8, 2005

I'm a junior and I attend Fox. So far I have learned a lot and have had a great experience at Fox. I wouldn't want to be in any other school. The teachers at Fox are really great. They go out of their way to help you in any way they can. I've had many great teachers. Some of them have even inspired me and have touched my life. These teachers from Fox teach from their heart; not the book. Fox is an awesome school! -Nicole
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2004

Fox is a great High school. The teachers care about the students and seem involved. I would like to see their sports program better. They struggle at football,soccer,baseball and others. My son plays soccer and they lose almost every game on all teams, freshman jv and varsity. I wish that would change because if it does not I will not send my younger son to Fox. We will either move or go to a private high school. Other than that I believe Fox is a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2004

Wow! I have two children who have attended Fox High School. My last child is a Senior currently. I know they have both received an outstanding public education. My daughter is a sophomore in college on academic scholarship and has been on the Dean's List since she started. My son has excellent ACT scores and I am sure he will do well in college. I credit the teachers, principals, counselors and coaches at Fox High School for the incredible High School Experience my kids have received.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2004

I am very disappointed with Fox High School. The curriculum did not challenge my child, the teachers were not helpful, and the amount of homework they gave out was incredible. I sned my child to school for 7 hours of school and they come home with 3 hours of homework. Purely ridiculous. I was very disappointed with the entire Fox C-6 district and decided to homeschool my child. He has since made friends who aren't on drugs and has been in a happier mood than when he went to Fox.
—Submitted by Kevin, a parent


Posted April 2, 2004

I have just started going to Fox Senior High School and I have brought all of my grades up and I am actually understanding the things we are learning. I also have fun and enjoy going here. I didn't want to leave my old school, but now that I have been at Fox for a little over 2 months I like it much better. I want to finish my high school education at Fox and no where else. they help me when ever I need the help. and they understand our problems and try to help us as much as they can. I would recomend this school for everyone.
—Submitted by Nikki Ellis, a student


Posted February 23, 2004

I went to fox and my kids go to fox and the teachers our great. We have alot support from the community and alot of parent involvement. My kids love fox they would not go any where else.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

442 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
31%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 56% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

380 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
74%
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

414 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

420 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
62%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 48% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
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About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students53%
Female60%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch40%
Students with disabilities18%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
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Biology

All Students65%
Female61%
Male69%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Free or reduced-price lunch57%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Studentsn/a
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Whiten/a
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English 2

All Students79%
Female87%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White78%
Free or reduced-price lunch66%
Students with disabilities25%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
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Government

All Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
Students with disabilities13%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

U.S. History

All Studentsn/a
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 76%
Black 2% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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751 Jeffco Blvd
Arnold, MO 63010
Phone: (636) 296-5210

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