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Indianola High School vs. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School

Should you attend Indianola High School or Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Indianola High School
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Indianola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Indianola High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 214 students in grades 7-12, Southeast Warren Jr-sr 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,139 students
214 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indianola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indianola High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indianola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Indianola High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indianola Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#661 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
#746 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Indianola High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 50% in IA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indianola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indianola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
62%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Indianola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 20% in IA)
≥90%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Indianola High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Indianola High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
27
Grade 9 Students
290
35
Grade 10 Students
305
44
Grade 11 Students
283
46
Grade 12 Students
261
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Indianola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indianola Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Indianola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indianola Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Indianola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indianola Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
89%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Indianola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indianola Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Indianola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indianola Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Indianola High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Indianola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Indianola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indianola Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southeast Warren Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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