Serving 98 students in grades 9-12, Lamoni 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamoni High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lamoni High School's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamoni 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 Lamoni High School is 0.26, 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
#844 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 Lamoni High School's ranking?
Lamoni High School is ranked #844 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lamoni High School often compared to?
Lamoni High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orient-macksburg Senior High School, Central Decatur Ms/hs High School, Lenox High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lamoni High School?
The graduation rate of Lamoni High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lamoni High School?
98 students attend Lamoni High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lamoni High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamoni High School?
Lamoni High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamoni High School offer ?
Lamoni High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamoni High School part of?
Lamoni High School is part of Lamoni Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 03, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 04, 2025 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 05, 2025 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 06, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
March 07, 2025 (Friday)
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