Serving 124 students in grades 7-12, Adair-casey Junior Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
124 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-89%
78%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-79%
75%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%

Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%

Black
(15-16)n/a
6%

White
(15-16)98%
78%

Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%


Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥80%
88%

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Adair-casey Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Adair-casey Junior Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Adair-casey Junior Senior High School?
124 students attend Adair-casey Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Adair-casey Junior Senior High School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair-casey Junior Senior High School?
Adair-casey Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adair-casey Junior Senior High School offer ?
Adair-casey Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Adair-casey Junior Senior High School part of?
Adair-casey Junior Senior High School is part of Adair-Casey Community School District.
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