Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, South Tama County 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 35% (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 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Tama County 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 South Tama County High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Tama County High School is ranked #1159 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 South Tama County High School?
The graduation rate of South Tama County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Tama County High School?
448 students attend South Tama County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of South Tama County High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% 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 South Tama County High School?
South Tama County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Tama County High School offer ?
South Tama County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Tama County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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