Walnut High School (Closed 2015)

415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Walnut High School serves 19 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
19 students

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(12-13)
≥50%
77%
(12-13)
≥50%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1

Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

White
100%
70%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
(13-14)
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Walnut Community School District
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walnut High School?
The graduation rate of Walnut High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Walnut High School?
19 students attend Walnut High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Walnut High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walnut High School?
Walnut High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walnut High School offer ?
Walnut High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walnut High School part of?
Walnut High School is part of Walnut Community School District.

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