Serving 2,294 students in grades 9-12, Southeast Polk 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 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,294 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Southeast Polk 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 Southeast Polk High School is 0.42, 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.
Southeast Polk High School is ranked #732 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeast Polk High School?
The graduation rate of Southeast Polk High School is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southeast Polk High School?
2,294 students attend Southeast Polk High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southeast Polk High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Polk High School?
Southeast Polk High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Polk High School offer ?
Southeast Polk High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Polk High School part of?
Produce better scores in the state testing, the money paid in to the school does not reflect in the test scores. Hold the administration and faculty accountable.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,294 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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