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 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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 grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1967
Colors
Blue, Royal blue, Yellow, Gold
School Rankings
Humboldt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Humboldt High School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#838 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
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
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Victor E
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humboldt High School's ranking?
Humboldt High School is ranked #838 out of 1,233 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Humboldt High School?
464 students attend Humboldt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Humboldt High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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