Norwalk Senior High School

1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,015 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 1,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Norwalk Senior High School's student population of 1,015 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,015 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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School Rankings

Norwalk Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwalk Senior High School is 0.26, 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)
#253 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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72%
64%
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79%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
86%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.26
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Norwalk Senior High School's ranking?
Norwalk Senior High School is ranked #253 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Norwalk Senior High School often compared to?
Norwalk Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indianola High School, Adm Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwalk Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Norwalk Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Norwalk Senior High School?
1,015 students attend Norwalk Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Norwalk Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk Senior High School?
Norwalk Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norwalk Senior High School offer ?
Norwalk Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwalk Senior High School part of?
Norwalk Senior High School is part of Norwalk Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,015 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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