Glenwood Senior High School

504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glenwood Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Glenwood Senior High School's student population of 599 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Glenwood Senior 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 Glenwood Senior High School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#644 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
74%
68%
71%
70%
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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 Glenwood Senior High School's ranking?
Glenwood Senior High School is ranked #644 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Glenwood Senior High School often compared to?
Glenwood Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Mills Jr/sr High School, Treynor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenwood Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glenwood Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Glenwood Senior High School?
599 students attend Glenwood Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Glenwood Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Senior High School?
Glenwood Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood Senior High School offer ?
Glenwood Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenwood Senior High School part of?
Glenwood Senior High School is part of Glenwood Comm School District.

School Reviews

5   4/23/2008
I love this school.....LOL...THere is plenty of after school activities to do like sport wise. You learn a lot and it has a really high ranking on state tests. the teachers are great and help when you need it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dalyn

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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