Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, South Tama County High School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Tama County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Tama County High School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Tama County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Tama County High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1159 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 is South Tama County High School's ranking?
South Tama County High School is ranked #1159 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Tama County High School?
The graduation rate of South Tama County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Tama County High School?
472 students attend South Tama County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South Tama County High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Tama County High School?
South Tama County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Tama County High School offer ?
South Tama County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Tama County High School part of?
South Tama County High School is part of South Tama County School District.
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