Villisca Community High School serves 167 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Villisca Community High School?
The graduation rate of Villisca Community High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Villisca Community High School?
167 students attend Villisca Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Villisca Community High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Villisca Community High School?
Villisca Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Villisca Community High School offer ?
Villisca Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Villisca Community High School part of?
Villisca Community High School is part of Villisca Community School District.
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