Whiting Senior High School serves 85 students in grades 7-12.
Whiting Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whiting Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whiting Senior High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whiting Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whiting Senior High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
79%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whiting Senior High School's ranking?
Whiting Senior High School is ranked #934 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whiting Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Whiting Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Whiting Senior High School?
85 students attend Whiting Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Whiting Senior High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiting Senior High School?
Whiting Senior High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whiting Senior High School offer ?
Whiting Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whiting Senior High School part of?
Whiting Senior High School is part of Whiting Community School District.
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