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Dunkerton High School

509 Canfield
Dunkerton, IA 50626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 211 students in grades 6-12, Dunkerton 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dunkerton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dunkerton High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1011 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dunkerton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
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White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dunkerton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Dunkerton High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dunkerton High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunkerton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunkerton High School's ranking?
Dunkerton High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dunkerton High School often compared to?
Dunkerton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunkerton High School?
The graduation rate of Dunkerton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dunkerton High School?
211 students attend Dunkerton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dunkerton High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunkerton High School?
Dunkerton High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunkerton High School offer ?
Dunkerton High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunkerton High School part of?
Dunkerton High School is part of Dunkerton Comm School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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2   3/16/2012
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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