Serving 287 students in grades 7-12, Colfax-mingo Jr/sr 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 is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colfax-Mingo High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 108.6 square miles in and around Colfax, IA. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's student population of 287 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 0.24, 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
#990 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is ranked #990 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baxter High School, Lynnville-sully High School, Pcm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
287 students attend Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offer ?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School part of?
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School is part of Colfax-Mingo Comm School District.
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