Serving 130 students in grades 7-12, Nishnabotna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)92%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Farragut Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nishnabotna High School?
The graduation rate of Nishnabotna High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nishnabotna High School?
130 students attend Nishnabotna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nishnabotna High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nishnabotna High School?
Nishnabotna High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nishnabotna High School offer ?
Nishnabotna High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Nishnabotna High School part of?
Nishnabotna High School is part of Farragut Community School District.
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