Serving 849 students in grades 9-12, Bondurant-farrar 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 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bondurant-Farrar High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bondurant school district, covering approximately 86.3 square miles. The area typically extends up to 12.7 miles from the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the edge of the zone, making for a typical drive of 10-15 minutes for students.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bondurant-farrar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bondurant-farrar High School's student population of 849 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
849 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
Campus Size
55 acres
School Rankings
Bondurant-farrar High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bondurant-farrar High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
84%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bondurant-farrar High School's ranking?
Bondurant-farrar High School is ranked #532 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Bondurant-farrar High School often compared to?
Bondurant-farrar High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ankeny High School, Altoona Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bondurant-farrar High School?
The graduation rate of Bondurant-farrar High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bondurant-farrar High School?
849 students attend Bondurant-farrar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bondurant-farrar High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bondurant-farrar High School?
Bondurant-farrar High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bondurant-farrar High School offer ?
Bondurant-farrar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bondurant-farrar High School part of?
Bondurant-farrar High School is part of Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District.
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