Serving 287 students in grades 7-12, Sigourney Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sigourney Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 167.9 square miles in and around Sigourney, IA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 12 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sigourney Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sigourney Jr-sr High School's student population of 287 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sigourney Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sigourney Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sigourney Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Sigourney Jr-sr High School is ranked #320 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Sigourney Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Sigourney Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri-county Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sigourney Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Sigourney Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Sigourney Jr-sr High School?
287 students attend Sigourney Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sigourney Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sigourney Jr-sr High School?
Sigourney Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sigourney Jr-sr High School offer ?
Sigourney Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sigourney Jr-sr High School part of?
Sigourney Jr-sr High School is part of Sigourney Comm School District.
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