Atlantic High School

1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Atlantic 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 10% 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: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atlantic High School's student population of 453 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Atlantic 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 Atlantic High School is 0.19, 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)
#531 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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65%
64%
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76%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
90%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Atlantic High School's ranking?
Atlantic High School is ranked #531 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Atlantic High School often compared to?
Atlantic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southeast Valley High School, Humboldt 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 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlantic High School?
The graduation rate of Atlantic High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
453 students attend Atlantic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Atlantic High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlantic High School offer ?
Atlantic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlantic High School part of?
Atlantic High School is part of Atlantic Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65% (Btm 50%)
  • : 76% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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