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Oelwein High School

315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, Oelwein 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 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (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

Oelwein 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
Oelwein High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Oelwein 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 Oelwein High School is 0.25, 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)
#998 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oelwein High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oelwein 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.
61%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oelwein 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.
45-49%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oelwein 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oelwein High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oelwein High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oelwein 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oelwein High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oelwein High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oelwein High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oelwein High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Oelwein High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oelwein 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
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oelwein 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 Oelwein 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 Oelwein High School's ranking?
Oelwein High School is ranked #998 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Oelwein High School often compared to?
Oelwein High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Fayette Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oelwein High School?
The graduation rate of Oelwein High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oelwein High School?
314 students attend Oelwein High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oelwein High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oelwein High School?
Oelwein High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oelwein High School offer ?
Oelwein High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oelwein High School part of?
Oelwein High School is part of Oelwein Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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