Nsk High School High School (Closed 2013)

203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nsk High School High School serves 119 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
≥90%
76%
(11-12)
≥90%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
(11-12)
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nsk High School High School?
The graduation rate of Nsk High School High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nsk High School High School?
119 students attend Nsk High School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nsk High School High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nsk High School High School?
Nsk High School High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nsk High School High School offer ?
Nsk High School High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nsk High School High School part of?
Nsk High School High School is part of North Kossuth Community School District.

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