Serving 290 students in grades 9-12, Shenandoah 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 11% 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: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah High School is 0.21, 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shenandoah High School?
The graduation rate of Shenandoah High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shenandoah High School?
290 students attend Shenandoah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shenandoah High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah High School?
Shenandoah High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shenandoah High School offer ?
Shenandoah High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenandoah High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
