For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 765 students in AHSTW Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in AHSTW Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
765 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
AHSTW Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.47
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
698 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
91%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
63
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,735 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,735
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,329
$16,042
Best AHSTW Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Ahstw Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
768 S Maple St
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: 4-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Ahstw Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: PK-3
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 765 students.
What is the rank of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District is ranked #164 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in AHSTW Comm School District?
91% of AHSTW Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of AHSTW Comm School District?
AHSTW Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is AHSTW Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,329 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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