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Pella High School vs. Grinnell Community Senior High School

Should you attend Pella High School or Grinnell Community Senior 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
Pella High School
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Grinnell Community Senior High School
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 791 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 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks in the top 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 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
791 students
486 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pella 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pella High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grinnell Community Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pella 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pella High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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

#29 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
#490 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pella 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 10% in IA)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pella High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
92%
(Top 1% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pella High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% 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 Pella High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pella High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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 Pella High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grinnell Community Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
206
140
Grade 10 Students
207
129
Grade 11 Students
186
105
Grade 12 Students
192
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pella High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pella High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pella High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pella High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pella High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pella High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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
13%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pella High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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
1%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pella High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pella Community 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Grinnell-Newburg Community 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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