Serving 286 students in grades 7-12, Danville Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Danville Junior-senior High School's student population of 286 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danville Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Junior-senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Danville Junior-senior High School is ranked #328 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Danville Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Danville Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School, Burlington Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Danville Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Danville Junior-senior High School?
286 students attend Danville Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Danville Junior-senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danville Junior-senior High School?
Danville Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danville Junior-senior High School offer ?
Danville Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Junior-senior High School part of?
Danville Junior-senior High School is part of Danville Comm School District.
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