Le Mars High School

921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 675 students in grades 9-12, Le Mars 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Le Mars High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Le Mars High School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Le Mars High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Le Mars High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#782 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Le Mars High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Le Mars High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Le Mars High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Le Mars High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Le Mars High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
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White
75%
72%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Le Mars High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Le Mars High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Le Mars High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Le Mars High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Mars High School's ranking?
Le Mars High School is ranked #782 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Le Mars High School?
The graduation rate of Le Mars High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Le Mars High School?
675 students attend Le Mars High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Le Mars High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Le Mars High School?
Le Mars High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Le Mars High School offer ?
Le Mars High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Le Mars High School part of?
Le Mars High School is part of Le Mars Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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