Nsk High School High School serves 119 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥90%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥80%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nsk High School High School?
The graduation rate of Nsk High School High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Nsk High School High School?
119 students attend Nsk High School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Nsk High School High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nsk High School High School?
Nsk High School High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nsk High School High School offer ?
Nsk High School High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nsk High School High School part of?
Nsk High School High School is part of North Kossuth Community School District.
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