Serving 259 students in grades 9-12, Shenandoah 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 8% 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: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shenandoah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Shenandoah High School's student population of 259 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shenandoah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shenandoah High School is 0.15, 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
#527 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shenandoah High School's ranking?
Shenandoah High School is ranked #527 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Shenandoah High School often compared to?
Shenandoah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarinda High School, South Page Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shenandoah High School?
The graduation rate of Shenandoah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shenandoah High School?
259 students attend Shenandoah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shenandoah High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah High School?
Shenandoah High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shenandoah High School offer ?
Shenandoah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenandoah High School part of?
Shenandoah High School is part of Shenandoah Comm School District.
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