AHSTW Comm School District

768 South Maple Street
Avoca, IA 51521
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 755 students in AHSTW Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in AHSTW Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
755 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

AHSTW Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#149 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
77%
68%
69%
70%
65-69%
63%
75%
90%
(2022-23)
19%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,956 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,956
$16,596
Spending / Student
$13,506
$16,167

Best AHSTW Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ahstw Intermediate School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
768 S Maple St
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Gr: 4-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ahstw Primary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Gr: PK-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 755 students.
What is the rank of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District is ranked #155 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in AHSTW Comm School District?
91% of AHSTW Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is AHSTW Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,506 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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