Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, New Hampton 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 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Hampton High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in New Hampton, IA, encompassing approximately 270.9 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 9.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 15.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hampton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Hampton High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hampton 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 New Hampton 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
#252 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Chickasaws
School Mascot
Chickasaw
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hampton High School's ranking?
New Hampton High School is ranked #252 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hampton High School?
The graduation rate of New Hampton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend New Hampton High School?
318 students attend New Hampton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New Hampton High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hampton High School?
New Hampton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Hampton High School offer ?
New Hampton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Hampton High School part of?
New Hampton High School is part of New Hampton Comm School District.
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