Sioux Central High School vs. Newell-fonda High School
Should I attend Sioux Central High School or Newell-fonda 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
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
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 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
259 students
174 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#583 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
60
42
Grade 10 Students
78
34
Grade 11 Students
63
53
Grade 12 Students
58
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
16%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
89%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
