Eagle Grove High School is a rural public high school located in Eagle Grove, Iowa. It is part of the Eagle Grove Community School District.
Serving 329 students in grades 9-12, Eagle Grove 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 41% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eagle Grove High School's student population of 329 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1800
Colors
Gold, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove High School is 0.54, which is more 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
#1094 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
49%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Grove High School's ranking?
Eagle Grove High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Eagle Grove High School often compared to?
Eagle Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School, Webster City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eagle Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Eagle Grove High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Eagle Grove High School?
329 students attend Eagle Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eagle Grove High School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Grove High School?
Eagle Grove High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eagle Grove High School offer ?
Eagle Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eagle Grove High School part of?
Eagle Grove High School is part of Eagle Grove Comm School District.
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