Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Maquoketa Community 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 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Maquoketa Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire Maquoketa school district, encompassing approximately 172 square miles around the city of Maquoketa, IA. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maquoketa Community High School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maquoketa Community 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 Maquoketa Community High School is 0.26, 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
#944 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maquoketa Community High School's ranking?
Maquoketa Community High School is ranked #944 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Maquoketa Community High School often compared to?
Maquoketa Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maquoketa Community High School?
The graduation rate of Maquoketa Community High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Maquoketa Community High School?
477 students attend Maquoketa Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Maquoketa Community High School students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maquoketa Community High School?
Maquoketa Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maquoketa Community High School offer ?
Maquoketa Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maquoketa Community High School part of?
Maquoketa Community High School is part of Maquoketa Comm School District.
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