Serving 287 students in grades 7-12, Pekin Community Junior/ Senior 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School's student population of 287 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School's ranking?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is ranked #753 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School often compared to?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield High School, Cardinal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
287 students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School offer ?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School part of?
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is part of Pekin Comm School District.
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