Serving 647 students in grades 9-12, North Polk High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Polk High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Polk High School's student population of 647 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Polk High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Polk High School is 0.15, 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
#51 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Polk High School's ranking?
North Polk High School is ranked #51 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Polk High School often compared to?
North Polk High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center-grimes High School, Bondurant-farrar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Polk High School?
The graduation rate of North Polk High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Polk High School?
647 students attend North Polk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Polk High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Polk High School?
North Polk High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Polk High School offer ?
North Polk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Polk High School part of?
North Polk High School is part of North Polk Comm School District.
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