Serving 595 students in grades 9-12, Iowa Connections Academy 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 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Online School/Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 595 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iowa Connections Academy High School's student population of 595 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Connections Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iowa Connections Academy High School is 0.31, 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
#770 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Connections Academy High School's ranking?
Iowa Connections Academy High School is ranked #770 out of 1,233 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iowa Connections Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Iowa Connections Academy High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy High School?
595 students attend Iowa Connections Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Iowa Connections Academy High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Iowa Connections Academy High School offer ?
Iowa Connections Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Iowa Connections Academy High School part of?
Iowa Connections Academy High School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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