Serving 304 students in grades 7-12, Lisbon Secondary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 6% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lisbon Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lisbon Secondary's student population of 304 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lisbon Secondary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisbon Secondary is 0.12, 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
#177 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisbon Secondary's ranking?
Lisbon Secondary is ranked #177 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lisbon Secondary often compared to?
Lisbon Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lisbon Secondary?
The graduation rate of Lisbon Secondary is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lisbon Secondary?
304 students attend Lisbon Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lisbon Secondary students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisbon Secondary?
Lisbon Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lisbon Secondary offer ?
Lisbon Secondary offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisbon Secondary part of?
Lisbon Secondary is part of Lisbon Comm School District.
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