Hinton High School

315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 354 students in grades 7-12, Hinton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Hinton High School's student population of 354 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Hinton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinton High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#163 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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75%
64%
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84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
95%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hinton High School's ranking?
Hinton High School is ranked #163 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hinton High School often compared to?
Hinton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley-pierson High School, Akron Westfield Senior High School, Le Mars High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinton High School?
The graduation rate of Hinton High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hinton High School?
354 students attend Hinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hinton High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinton High School?
Hinton High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinton High School offer ?
Hinton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hinton High School part of?
Hinton High School is part of Hinton Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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