Creston High School
Tel:
(641)782-2116
- Creston High School serves 440 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Creston High School's student population of 440 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 440 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Creston High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Creston High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #55 out of 1,252 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.24 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Creston Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Creston High School is Orient-macksburg Senior High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Creston Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Creston Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Creston Creston Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 521 students
0.2 miles
805 Academic Ave
Creston, IA 50801
(641)782-1155 0.2 1-5 521 - Creston Creston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 326 students
0.2 miles
805 Academic Ave.
Creston, IA 50801
(641)782-2129 0.2 6-8 326 - Creston Creston Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 116 students
0.4 miles
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641)782-2724 0.4 PK-K 116 - Orient Orient Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 94 students
9.3 miles
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641)337-5061 9.3 PK-6 94 - Orient Orient-macksburg Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 74 students
9.3 miles
201 S. School Street
Orient, IA 50858
(641)337-5061 9.3 7-12 74
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