Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Newell-fonda High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newell-fonda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newell-fonda High School's student population of 174 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newell-fonda High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newell-fonda High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell-fonda High School's ranking?
Newell-fonda High School is ranked #583 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Newell-fonda High School often compared to?
Newell-fonda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sioux Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newell-fonda High School?
The graduation rate of Newell-fonda High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newell-fonda High School?
174 students attend Newell-fonda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Newell-fonda High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell-fonda High School?
Newell-fonda High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell-fonda High School offer ?
Newell-fonda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newell-fonda High School part of?
Newell-fonda High School is part of Newell-Fonda Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 23, 2024 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
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