Serving 133 students in grades 7-12, H-l-v Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H-l-v Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
H-l-v Junior-senior High School's student population of 133 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
H-l-v Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H-l-v Junior-senior High School is 0.15, 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
#546 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
3%
7%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H-l-v Junior-senior High School's ranking?
H-l-v Junior-senior High School is ranked #546 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of H-l-v Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of H-l-v Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend H-l-v Junior-senior High School?
133 students attend H-l-v Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of H-l-v Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H-l-v Junior-senior High School?
H-l-v Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does H-l-v Junior-senior High School offer ?
H-l-v Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H-l-v Junior-senior High School part of?
H-l-v Junior-senior High School is part of H-L-V Comm School District.
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