Serving 599 students in grades 9-12, Glenwood Senior 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Glenwood Senior 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 Glenwood Senior 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.
Glenwood Senior High School is ranked #739 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Glenwood Senior High School often compared to?
Glenwood Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Mills Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glenwood Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glenwood Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Glenwood Senior High School?
599 students attend Glenwood Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Glenwood Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Senior High School?
Glenwood Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glenwood Senior High School offer ?
Glenwood Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Senior High School part of?
I love this school.....LOL...THere is plenty of after school activities to do like sport wise. You learn a lot and it has a really high ranking on state tests. the teachers are great and help when you need it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dalyn
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
