Serving 270 students in grades 7-12, North Mahaska Jr-sr 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School's student population of 270 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Mahaska Jr-sr 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 North Mahaska Jr-sr High School is 0.10, 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
#816 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
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
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Mahaska Jr-sr High School's ranking?
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School is ranked #816 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Mahaska Jr-sr High School often compared to?
North Mahaska Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oskaloosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Mahaska Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Mahaska Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Mahaska Jr-sr High School?
270 students attend North Mahaska Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Mahaska Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Mahaska Jr-sr High School?
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Mahaska Jr-sr High School offer ?
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Mahaska Jr-sr High School part of?
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School is part of North Mahaska Comm School District.
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