Serving 107 students in grades 7-12, Tri-county Jr/sr 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower 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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-county Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tri-county Jr/sr High School's student population of 107 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-county Jr/sr 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 Tri-county Jr/sr High School is 0.12, 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
#949 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School is ranked #949 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-county Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
107 students attend Tri-county Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tri-county Jr/sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-county Jr/sr High School offer ?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-county Jr/sr High School part of?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School is part of Tri-County Comm School District.
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