Sioux Central High School vs. Alta-aurelia High School
Should I attend Sioux Central High School or Alta-aurelia 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
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
Alta-aurelia 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 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).
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, Alta-aurelia High School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 17% 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
259 students
208 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#308 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
60
54
Grade 10 Students
78
51
Grade 11 Students
63
56
Grade 12 Students
58
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
11%
