Serving 265 students in grades 6-12, Northwood-kensett Middle/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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northwood-Kensett Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Northwood, IA, covering approximately 161.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School's student population of 265 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
265 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 0.24, 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
#426 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School's ranking?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is ranked #426 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Northwood-kensett Middle/high School often compared to?
Northwood-kensett Middle/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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
265 students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offer ?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School part of?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is part of Northwood-Kensett Comm School District.
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