Corwith-wesley High School (Closed 2016)

408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 58 students in grades 7-12, Corwith-wesley 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 was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
58 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(14-15)
≥80%
79%
(14-15)
60-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
14%
White
97%
70%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
3%
0.06

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(14-15)
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Corwith-Wesley 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corwith-wesley High School?
The graduation rate of Corwith-wesley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Corwith-wesley High School?
58 students attend Corwith-wesley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Corwith-wesley High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corwith-wesley High School?
Corwith-wesley High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corwith-wesley High School offer ?
Corwith-wesley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Corwith-wesley High School part of?
Corwith-wesley High School is part of Corwith-Wesley Community School District.

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