Garner-hayfield-ventura High School

605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 311 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 14:1 is equal to 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Garner-hayfield-ventura High School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#216 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garner-hayfield-ventura High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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?
311 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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