Diagonal Junior-senior High School serves 58 students in grades 6-12.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diagonal Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Diagonal Junior-senior High School's student population of 58 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Diagonal Junior-senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Diagonal Junior-senior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diagonal Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School is ranked #542 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Diagonal Junior-senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
58 students attend Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Diagonal Junior-senior High School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diagonal Junior-senior High School?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diagonal Junior-senior High School offer ?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diagonal Junior-senior High School part of?
Diagonal Junior-senior High School is part of Diagonal Community School District.
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