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 274 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 206 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 13:1 is lower than 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
274 students
206 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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
68
53
Grade 10 Students
71
54
Grade 11 Students
74
49
Grade 12 Students
61
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
83%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
