Serving 258 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 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pekin Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Packwood, IA, encompassing approximately 261.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#789 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
95%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #789 out of 1,223 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, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School?
258 students attend Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than 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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