Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Solon High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Solon High School's attendance zone encompasses 88.6 square miles throughout Solon, IA, covering the entire district. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Solon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Solon High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Solon High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Solon High School is 0.12, 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
#41 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Solon High School's ranking?
Solon High School is ranked #41 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Solon High School often compared to?
Solon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Creek Amana High School, West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solon High School?
The graduation rate of Solon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Solon High School?
471 students attend Solon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Solon High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Solon High School?
Solon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Solon High School offer ?
Solon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Solon High School part of?
Solon High School is part of Solon Comm School District.
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