A-H-S-T-W Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Avoca, Iowa. The district, with about 250 square miles of area, serves sections of Cass, Harrison, Pottawattamie, and Shelby counties. It serves Avoca, Hancock, Shelby, Walnut, and much of Tennant.
Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, Ahstw High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ahstw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ahstw High School's student population of 210 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
Ahstw High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ahstw High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ahstw High School's ranking?
Ahstw High School is ranked #486 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ahstw High School often compared to?
Ahstw High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Middle/senior High School, Underwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ahstw High School?
The graduation rate of Ahstw High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ahstw High School?
210 students attend Ahstw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ahstw High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ahstw High School?
Ahstw High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ahstw High School offer ?
Ahstw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ahstw High School part of?
Ahstw High School is part of AHSTW Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Senior's Last Day
May 15, 2026 (Friday)
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