Sigourney Jr-sr High School

907 E Pleasant Valley
Sigourney, IA 52591
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 257 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 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sigourney Jr-sr High School's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Sigourney Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sigourney Jr-sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
#356 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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72%
64%
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75%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #356 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% 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%.
How many students attend Sigourney Jr-sr High School?
257 students attend Sigourney Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sigourney Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 30%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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