Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, St. Ansgar High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Ansgar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Ansgar High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Ansgar High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Ansgar 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
#115 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Ansgar High School's ranking?
St. Ansgar High School is ranked #115 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Ansgar High School?
The graduation rate of St. Ansgar High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend St. Ansgar High School?
171 students attend St. Ansgar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of St. Ansgar High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Ansgar High School?
St. Ansgar High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Ansgar High School offer ?
St. Ansgar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Ansgar High School part of?
St. Ansgar High School is part of St Ansgar Comm School District.
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