Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Solon 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 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher 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 6% 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: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Solon 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 Solon High School is 0.12, 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?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Solon High School?
The graduation rate of Solon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Solon High School?
489 students attend Solon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Solon High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Solon High School?
Solon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Solon High School offer ?
Solon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Solon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 489 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
