Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Valley 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 was 58% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Southeast Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#967 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Prairie Valley Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Valley High School's ranking?
Southeast Valley High School is ranked #967 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southeast Valley High School?
331 students attend Southeast Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southeast Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Valley High School?
Southeast Valley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Valley High School offer ?
Southeast Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southeast Valley High School part of?
Southeast Valley High School is part of Prairie Valley Community School District.
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