Knoxville High School vs. Pella High School
Should I attend Knoxville High School or Pella High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Knoxville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Pella High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Knoxville 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% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Pella High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
525 students
738 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#28 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
89%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
146
181
Grade 10 Students
128
191
Grade 11 Students
119
186
Grade 12 Students
132
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
