Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Lake Mills Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Mills Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lake Mills, IA, covering an area of approximately 180.8 square miles. It typically takes parents about 10 to 15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Mills Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Mills Senior High School's student population of 193 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Through our collective efforts, we are committed to teaching and learning for all.
School Rankings
Lake Mills Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Mills Senior High School is 0.33, 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
#255 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Mills Senior High School's ranking?
Lake Mills Senior High School is ranked #255 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lake Mills Senior High School often compared to?
Lake Mills Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Springs High School, Northwood-kensett Middle/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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Mills Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Mills Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Lake Mills Senior High School?
193 students attend Lake Mills Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lake Mills Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Mills Senior High School?
Lake Mills Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Mills Senior High School offer ?
Lake Mills Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Mills Senior High School part of?
Lake Mills Senior High School is part of Lake Mills Comm School District.
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