Southwest Valley High School is a rural, public high school located in Corning, Iowa. The school was renamed after Corning Community Schools and Villisca Community Schools entered into a whole-grade sharing agreement.
Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Valley 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Corning High School's attendance zone covers the entire Corning, IA school district, encompassing approximately 260 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Valley High School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Motto
The Southwest Valley community will create an enthusiastic learning environment to promote responsible and empathetic contributors to society.
School Rankings
Southwest Valley 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 Southwest Valley High School is 0.10, 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
#973 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
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
Sports
Colors
Black and Teal
School Mascot
Timberwolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Valley High School's ranking?
Southwest Valley High School is ranked #973 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Southwest Valley High School?
195 students attend Southwest Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southwest Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Valley High School?
Southwest Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Valley High School offer ?
Southwest Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwest Valley High School part of?
Southwest Valley High School is part of Corning Comm School District.
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