Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School's student population of 533 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School is 0.32, 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
#153 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School's ranking?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School is ranked #153 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School often compared to?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School?
533 students attend Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School offer ?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School part of?
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School is part of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District.
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