Serving 450 students in grades 9-12, Vinton-shellsburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vinton-shellsburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vinton-shellsburg High School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vinton-shellsburg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vinton-shellsburg High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Vinton-shellsburg High School's ranking?
Vinton-shellsburg High School is ranked #250 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Vinton-shellsburg High School often compared to?
Vinton-shellsburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Community Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vinton-shellsburg High School?
The graduation rate of Vinton-shellsburg High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vinton-shellsburg High School?
450 students attend Vinton-shellsburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vinton-shellsburg High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinton-shellsburg High School?
Vinton-shellsburg High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vinton-shellsburg High School offer ?
Vinton-shellsburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vinton-shellsburg High School part of?
Vinton-shellsburg High School is part of Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District.
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