Serving 471 students in grades 9-12, Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Grinnell Community Senior High School's student population of 471 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Grinnell Community Senior 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 Grinnell Community Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#434 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Grinnell Community Senior High School is ranked #434 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Grinnell Community Senior High School often compared to?
Grinnell Community Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pella High School, Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grinnell Community Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grinnell Community Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Grinnell Community Senior High School?
471 students attend Grinnell Community Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grinnell Community Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grinnell Community Senior High School?
Grinnell Community Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grinnell Community Senior High School offer ?
Grinnell Community Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grinnell Community Senior High School part of?
Grinnell Community Senior High School is part of Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District.
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