Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Storm Lake 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 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 805 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake High School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Storm Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Storm Lake High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Storm Lake High School?
805 students attend Storm Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Storm Lake High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Storm Lake High School?
Storm Lake High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Storm Lake High School offer ?
Storm Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Storm Lake High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 805 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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