Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School
Tel:
(641)324-2142
- Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School serves 231 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #615 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 90% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Northwood-Kensett Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwood-kensett Junior Senior High School is Glenville-emmons Secondary (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glenville-emmons Secondary (8.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northwood-kensett Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Northwood Northwood-kensett Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 333 students
0.5 miles
1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641)324-1127 0.5 PK-6 333 - Glenville Glenville-emmons Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 113 students
8.6 miles
230 5th St Se
Glenville, MN 56036
(507)448-2889 8.6 7-12 113 - Glenville Glenville Emmons Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 139 students
9.1 miles
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507)448-3334 9.1 PK-6 139 - Manly Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus Grades: PK-3 | 161 students
11.4 miles
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641)454-3283 11.4 PK-3 161 - Manly Central Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 233 students
11.4 miles
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641)454-2208 11.4 9-12 233
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