North Scott High School

200 S 1st St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,059 students in grades 9-12, North Scott High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 13% 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: 1,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Scott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Scott High School's student population of 1,059 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,059 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

North Scott High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Scott High School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#321 out of 1233 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Scott High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Scott High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
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White
87%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Scott High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of North Scott High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Scott High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Scott High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Scott High School's ranking?
North Scott High School is ranked #321 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Scott High School often compared to?
North Scott High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettendorf High School, Pleasant Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Scott High School?
The graduation rate of North Scott High School is 93%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Scott High School?
1,059 students attend North Scott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Scott High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Scott High School?
North Scott High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Scott High School offer ?
North Scott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Scott High School part of?
North Scott High School is part of North Scott Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,059 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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