North Polk High School

13930 Ne 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, North Polk High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Polk High School's student population of 597 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

North Polk High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Polk High School is 0.15, 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)
#15 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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88%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Polk High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 North Polk High School's ranking?
North Polk High School is ranked #15 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Polk High School often compared to?
North Polk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center-grimes High School, Bondurant-farrar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Polk High School?
The graduation rate of North Polk High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Polk High School?
597 students attend North Polk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Polk High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Polk High School?
North Polk High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Polk High School offer ?
North Polk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Polk High School part of?
North Polk High School is part of North Polk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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