Sioux Central High School vs. Alta-aurelia High School
Should you attend Sioux Central High School or Alta-aurelia High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades 9-12, Sioux Central High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Alta-aurelia High School ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
260 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#447 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
63
48
Grade 10 Students
68
57
Grade 11 Students
62
50
Grade 12 Students
67
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
83%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
