Kee High School is a rural, public high school located in Lansing, Iowa. The school is part of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District. Their mascot is the Kee-Hawk.
Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Kee High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kee High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kee High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kee High School is 0.22, 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
#289 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kee-hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kee High School's ranking?
Kee High School is ranked #289 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kee High School?
The graduation rate of Kee High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kee High School?
91 students attend Kee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Kee High School students are White, 8% 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 Kee High School?
Kee High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kee High School offer ?
Kee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kee High School part of?
Kee High School is part of Eastern Allamakee Comm School District.
School Reviews
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