Storm Lake High School

621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Storm Lake 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 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Storm Lake High School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Storm Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Storm Lake High School is 0.69, which is more 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)
#1027 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Storm Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
61%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
3%
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Hispanic
50%
12%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
16%
73%
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Hawaiian
9%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Storm Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Storm Lake High School's ranking?
Storm Lake High School is ranked #1027 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Storm Lake High School often compared to?
Storm Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Storm Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Storm Lake High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Storm Lake High School?
764 students attend Storm Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Storm Lake High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Storm Lake High School?
Storm Lake High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Storm Lake High School offer ?
Storm Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Storm Lake High School part of?
Storm Lake High School is part of Storm Lake Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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