South Winneshiek High School

203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 208 students in grades 9-12, South Winneshiek High School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Winneshiek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

South Winneshiek High School's student population of 208 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

South Winneshiek High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Winneshiek High School is 0.17, 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)
#140 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
64%
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75-79%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
91%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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≥90%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Winneshiek High School's ranking?
South Winneshiek High School is ranked #140 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Winneshiek High School?
The graduation rate of South Winneshiek High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Winneshiek High School?
208 students attend South Winneshiek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Winneshiek High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Winneshiek High School?
South Winneshiek High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Winneshiek High School offer ?
South Winneshiek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Winneshiek High School part of?
South Winneshiek High School is part of South Winneshiek Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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