Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Garner-hayfield-ventura High School ranks in the top 30% 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 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Garner, IA, encompassing approximately 201.3 square miles. Families typically experience a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.8 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School's student population of 295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School is 0.22, which is less 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
#316 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
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
7%
14%
Black
3%
7%
White
88%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #316 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
295 students attend Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Garner-hayfield-ventura High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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