Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Winterset Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Winterset Senior High School serves the entire district of Winterset, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 276 square miles. Families within this zone can expect typical drive times of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.3 miles to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winterset Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Winterset Senior High School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Winterset Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winterset Senior High School is 0.12, 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
#642 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winterset Senior High School's ranking?
Winterset Senior High School is ranked #642 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Winterset Senior High School often compared to?
Winterset Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adm Senior High School, Earlham Senior High School, Nodaway Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winterset Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Winterset Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Winterset Senior High School?
530 students attend Winterset Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Winterset Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winterset Senior High School?
Winterset Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winterset Senior High School offer ?
Winterset Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winterset Senior High School part of?
Winterset Senior High School is part of Winterset Comm School District.
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