Serving 518 students in grades 9-12, Sioux Center 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sioux Center High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 107.5 square miles in Sioux Center, IA. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sioux Center High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sioux Center High School's student population of 518 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sioux Center High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sioux Center High School is 0.54, which is more 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
#766 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
50%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sioux Center High School's ranking?
Sioux Center High School is ranked #766 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Sioux Center High School often compared to?
Sioux Center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moc-floyd Valley High School, Boyden-hull High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sioux Center High School?
The graduation rate of Sioux Center High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Sioux Center High School?
518 students attend Sioux Center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sioux Center High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sioux Center High School?
Sioux Center High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sioux Center High School offer ?
Sioux Center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sioux Center High School part of?
Sioux Center High School is part of Sioux Center Comm School District.
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