Serving 737 students in grades 9-12, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering an area of approximately 166.2 square miles around Waverly, IA. The typical drive to the school from various points within this zone is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge located 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
737 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Go-hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School's ranking?
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School is ranked #122 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School often compared to?
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School?
737 students attend Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School?
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School offer ?
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School part of?
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District.
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