Serving 287 students in grades 9-12, Interstate 35 High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Interstate 35 High School?
The graduation rate of Interstate 35 High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Interstate 35 High School?
287 students attend Interstate 35 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Interstate 35 High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Interstate 35 High School?
Interstate 35 High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Interstate 35 High School offer ?
Interstate 35 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Interstate 35 High School part of?
Interstate 35 High School is part of Interstate 35 Community School District.
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