Stanton High School

605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Stanton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Stanton High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Stanton 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 Stanton High School is 0.02, 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
This School
State Level (IA)
#128 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
64%
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80-84%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
99%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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0.02
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≥80%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanton High School's ranking?
Stanton High School is ranked #128 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanton High School?
The graduation rate of Stanton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Stanton High School?
143 students attend Stanton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Stanton High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stanton High School offer ?
Stanton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton High School part of?
Stanton High School is part of Stanton Comm School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Seniors Last Day
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School Early Dismissal
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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