Grundy Center High School

1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Grundy Center High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grundy Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Grundy Center High School's student population of 224 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Grundy Center High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grundy Center High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#83 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
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75-79%
64%
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85-89%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
n/a
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grundy Center High School's ranking?
Grundy Center High School is ranked #83 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grundy Center High School often compared to?
Grundy Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School, Grundy Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grundy Center High School?
The graduation rate of Grundy Center High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grundy Center High School?
224 students attend Grundy Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grundy Center High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grundy Center High School?
Grundy Center High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grundy Center High School offer ?
Grundy Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grundy Center High School part of?
Grundy Center High School is part of Grundy Center Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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