The Fort Madison High School is located in Fort Madison, Iowa. As the only high school of the Fort Madison Community School District, it serves Fort Madison, Houghton, St. Paul, and West Point. It also serves the unincorporated area of Denmark.
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Fort Madison 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 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Madison High School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Colors
Black, Crimson
School Rankings
Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#966 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bloodhound
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Madison High School's ranking?
Fort Madison High School is ranked #966 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Fort Madison High School often compared to?
Fort Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Madison High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Madison High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fort Madison High School?
561 students attend Fort Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Fort Madison High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Madison High School?
Fort Madison High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Madison High School offer ?
Fort Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Madison High School part of?
Fort Madison High School is part of Fort Madison Comm School District.
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