Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Decorah High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 569 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Decorah High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Decorah High School is 0.20, 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.
Decorah High School is ranked #48 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Decorah High School?
The graduation rate of Decorah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Decorah High School?
569 students attend Decorah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Decorah High School students are White, 7% 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 Decorah High School?
Decorah High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Decorah High School offer ?
Decorah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Decorah High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 569 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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