Serving 203 students in grades 7-12, North Tama 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Tama High School serves the entire district of Traer, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 163.2 square miles, with most students typically driving 15-20 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 13.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Tama High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Every Student
School Rankings
North Tama 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 North Tama High School is 0.17, 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
#750 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Tama High School's ranking?
North Tama High School is ranked #750 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Tama High School often compared to?
North Tama High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Tama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Tama High School?
The graduation rate of North Tama High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Tama High School?
203 students attend North Tama High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Tama High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Tama High School?
North Tama High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Tama High School offer ?
North Tama High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Tama High School part of?
North Tama High School is part of North Tama County Comm School District.
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