Muscatine High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Muscatine, Iowa. The school is part of the Muscatine Community School District. Located approximately one mile east of U.S. Highway 61 in Muscatine, Muscatine High School teaches students from the city and adjacent rural areas.
Serving 1,380 students in grades 9-12, Muscatine 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 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Muscatine High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Muscatine school district, covering an area of approximately 163 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school measuring 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Muscatine High School's student population of 1,380 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,380 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Muscatine 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 Muscatine High School is 0.56, which is more 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
#1036 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Muskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscatine High School's ranking?
Muscatine High School is ranked #1036 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Muscatine High School often compared to?
Muscatine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilton Jr-sr High School, West Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muscatine High School?
The graduation rate of Muscatine High School is 83%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Muscatine High School?
1,380 students attend Muscatine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Muscatine High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Muscatine High School?
Muscatine High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muscatine High School offer ?
Muscatine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Muscatine High School part of?
Muscatine High School is part of Muscatine Comm School District.
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