Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School (Closed 2023)

900 John Montgomery Dr
Ida Grove, IA 51445
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(17-18)
80-84%
76%
(17-18)
80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(17-18)
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School?
294 students attend Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School offer ?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School part of?
Battle Creek-ida Grove Senior High School is part of Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District.

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