Keokuk High School is a rural public four-year high school located in Keokuk, Iowa. The school, a part of the Keokuk Community School District, draws students from the southernmost part of Lee County, Iowa. For athletics, Keokuk High School is classified as 3A, the second largest class in Iowa.
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Keokuk 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 55% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Keokuk High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Keokuk, IA, covering approximately 47.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keokuk High School's student population of 583 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keokuk 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 Keokuk High School is 0.30, 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
#993 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
7%
White
83%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Chiefs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keokuk High School's ranking?
Keokuk High School is ranked #993 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Keokuk High School often compared to?
Keokuk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Lee High School, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keokuk High School?
The graduation rate of Keokuk High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Keokuk High School?
583 students attend Keokuk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Keokuk High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keokuk High School?
Keokuk High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keokuk High School offer ?
Keokuk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keokuk High School part of?
Keokuk High School is part of Keokuk Comm School District.
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