Remsen-union High School (Closed 2023)

511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Remsen-union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(15-16)
≥80%
78%
(15-16)
≥80%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
10%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
6%
White
(15-16)
96%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
(15-16)
≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Remsen-union High School?
The graduation rate of Remsen-union High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Remsen-union High School?
98 students attend Remsen-union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Remsen-union High School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Remsen-union High School?
Remsen-union High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Remsen-union High School offer ?
Remsen-union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Remsen-union High School part of?
Remsen-union High School is part of Remsen-Union Community School District.

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