Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Kingsley-pierson High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingsley-pierson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kingsley-pierson High School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kingsley-pierson High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsley-pierson High School is 0.20, 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
#159 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsley-pierson High School's ranking?
Kingsley-pierson High School is ranked #159 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Kingsley-pierson High School often compared to?
Kingsley-pierson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hinton High School, Akron Westfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kingsley-pierson High School?
The graduation rate of Kingsley-pierson High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kingsley-pierson High School?
141 students attend Kingsley-pierson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Kingsley-pierson High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsley-pierson High School?
Kingsley-pierson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kingsley-pierson High School offer ?
Kingsley-pierson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kingsley-pierson High School part of?
Kingsley-pierson High School is part of Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District.
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