Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School serves 227 students in grades 7-12.
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School is 0.24, 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
#481 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School is ranked #481 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Springs High School, Lake Mills Senior High 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 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 Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School?
227 students attend Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School students are White, 8% 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 Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School?
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School offer ?
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School part of?
Northwood-kensett Jr-sr High School is part of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District.
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