Emmetsburg High School
Tel:
(712)852-2966
- Emmetsburg High School serves 259 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-89% (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 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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
- Emmetsburg High School's student population of 259 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emmetsburg High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emmetsburg High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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 | #644 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emmetsburg Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emmetsburg High School is Graettinger-terril High School (8.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emmetsburg Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emmetsburg Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emmetsburg Emmetsburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 258 students
0.0 miles
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712)852-2892 0.0 5-8 258 - Emmetsburg West Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 321 students
0.4 miles
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712)852-4485 0.4 PK-4 321 - Graettinger Graettinger-terril High School Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
8.8 miles
400 W Lost Island St
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712)859-3286 8.8 9-12 121 - Ruthven Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 110 students
10.7 miles
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712)837-5211 10.7 PK-6 110 - Ruthven Ruthven-ayrshire High School Grades: 7-12 | 82 students
10.7 miles
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712)837-5212 10.7 7-12 82
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