Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Pella High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 791 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Pella High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pella 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.
Pella High School is ranked #46 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pella High School?
The graduation rate of Pella High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pella High School?
791 students attend Pella High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pella High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pella High School?
Pella High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pella High School offer ?
Pella High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pella High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 791 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 92% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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