Serving 1,035 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk Senior High School ranks in the top 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 65% (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 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 1,035 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Norwalk 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 Norwalk Senior High School is 0.24, 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% 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 Norwalk Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Norwalk Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Norwalk Senior High School?
1,035 students attend Norwalk Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Norwalk Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk Senior High School?
Norwalk Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norwalk Senior High School offer ?
Norwalk Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwalk Senior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,035 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education