Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Ottumwa 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 47% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ottumwa High School is ranked #1087 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ottumwa High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottumwa High School?
The graduation rate of Ottumwa High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ottumwa High School?
1,317 students attend Ottumwa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ottumwa High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ottumwa High School?
Ottumwa High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ottumwa High School offer ?
Ottumwa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ottumwa High School part of?
Fantastic school district! Fantastic high school! My kids have had excellent teachers their entire time here!! I would highly recommend any of Ottuwma's buildings to anyone! The best staff you'll find anywhere, kind families and opportunities for all kids to be involved.
- Posted by Parent - Christina
13/27/2020
This school district is difficult to review, as many of its choices have been made based on a lack of funding. They tend to push out people who are very highly qualified, in order to hire people with next to no experience with the goal of saving money. I will do whatever I can in any forum that I can to shun them publicly for this.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Matt
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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