Lisbon High School

235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Lisbon High School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lisbon High School's student population of 189 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Lisbon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisbon High School is 0.13, 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)
#128 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
93%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.13
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisbon High School's ranking?
Lisbon High School is ranked #128 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lisbon High School often compared to?
Lisbon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lisbon High School?
The graduation rate of Lisbon High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lisbon High School?
189 students attend Lisbon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lisbon High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisbon High School?
Lisbon High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lisbon High School offer ?
Lisbon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisbon High School part of?
Lisbon High School is part of Lisbon Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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