Serving 509 students in grades 9-12, Creston 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 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Creston 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 Creston High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Creston High School is ranked #482 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creston High School?
The graduation rate of Creston High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Creston High School?
509 students attend Creston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Creston High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston High School?
Creston High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Creston High School offer ?
Creston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Creston High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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