Serving 307 students in grades 7-12, Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School's student population of 307 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is 0.14, 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
#661 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
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 Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School's ranking?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is ranked #661 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School often compared to?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield High School, Cardinal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
307 students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School offer ?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School part of?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is part of Pekin Comm School District.
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