Serving 307 students in grades 7-12, Danville Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danville Junior-senior High School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danville Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Junior-senior High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#551 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Danville Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Danville Junior-senior High School is ranked #551 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Danville Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Danville Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School, Burlington Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Danville Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Danville Junior-senior High School?
307 students attend Danville Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Danville Junior-senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Junior-senior High School?
Danville Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danville Junior-senior High School offer ?
Danville Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Junior-senior High School part of?
Danville Junior-senior High School is part of Danville Comm School District.
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