North Scott High School vs. Pleasant Valley High School
Should I attend North Scott High School or Pleasant Valley 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
North Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pleasant Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,028 students in grades 9-12, North Scott High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Pleasant Valley 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 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,028 students
1,643 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
89 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#44 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
87%
Graduation Rate
90%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
252
457
Grade 10 Students
261
420
Grade 11 Students
273
387
Grade 12 Students
242
379
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
87%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%