Spirit Lake High School

2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Spirit Lake High School serves 396 students in grades 9-12.
Spirit Lake High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spirit Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Spirit Lake High School's student population of 396 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Spirit Lake High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Spirit Lake High School is 0.21, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 1221 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
89%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Spirit Lake High School's ranking?
Spirit Lake High School is ranked #83 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spirit Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Spirit Lake High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spirit Lake High School?
396 students attend Spirit Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Spirit Lake High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spirit Lake High School?
Spirit Lake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spirit Lake High School offer ?
Spirit Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spirit Lake High School part of?
Spirit Lake High School is part of Spirit Lake Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 77% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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