Serving 281 students in grades 6-12, Northwood-kensett Middle/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 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Northwood-kensett Middle/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 Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 0.25, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
281 students attend Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwood-kensett Middle/high School?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offer ?
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 281 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
