Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, Oelwein 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 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oelwein High School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oelwein High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oelwein High School is 0.27, 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
#985 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Oelwein High School's ranking?
Oelwein High School is ranked #985 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Oelwein High School often compared to?
Oelwein High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Fayette Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oelwein High School?
The graduation rate of Oelwein High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oelwein High School?
351 students attend Oelwein High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oelwein High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oelwein High School?
Oelwein High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oelwein High School offer ?
Oelwein High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oelwein High School part of?
Oelwein High School is part of Oelwein Comm School District.
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