Newell-fonda High School vs. Sioux Central High School
Should I attend Newell-fonda High School or Sioux Central 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
Newell-fonda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Sioux Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Newell-fonda High School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Sioux Central High School ranks in the top 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 approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
174 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
58% | 42%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#481 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
42
60
Grade 10 Students
34
78
Grade 11 Students
53
63
Grade 12 Students
45
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
79%
89%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%