Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Garner-hayfield-ventura High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 8% 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: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School is 0.15, 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
#216 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garner-hayfield-ventura High School's ranking?
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School is ranked #216 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School?
The graduation rate of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura High School?
294 students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School?
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garner-hayfield-ventura High School offer ?
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Garner-hayfield-ventura High School part of?
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School is part of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District.
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