For the 2025 school year, there are 4 online public high schools serving 2,365 students in Iowa.
Iowa online public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Iowa online public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iowa Connections Academy High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public High Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #33.
Virtual Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8502
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public high schools are offered in Iowa?
4 online public high schools are available for Iowa students.
What is the racial composition of online public high schools students in Iowa?
Iowa online public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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