Humboldt High School is a public, co-educational high school in Humboldt, Iowa. It is a part of Humboldt Community School District, and serves grades nine through twelve. As the sole high school in its district, it serves Humboldt, Dakota City, Hardy, Renwick, and Rutland.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Humboldt High School ranks in the bottom 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower 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 16% 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: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Humboldt High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Humboldt, IA, encompassing approximately 219.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Humboldt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Humboldt High School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Humboldt 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 Humboldt High School is 0.28, 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
#748 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Victor E
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humboldt High School's ranking?
Humboldt High School is ranked #748 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Humboldt High School?
The graduation rate of Humboldt High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Humboldt High School?
464 students attend Humboldt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Humboldt High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Humboldt High School?
Humboldt High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Humboldt High School offer ?
Humboldt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Humboldt High School part of?
Humboldt High School is part of Humboldt Comm School District.
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