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Sioux Central High School

Summary:

Sioux Central High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, with a student population of 274. The school is part of the Sioux Central Community School District, which is ranked 172 out of 309 districts in the state.

Sioux Central High School has shown strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 9th grade students scored 80.8% proficient or better in ELA and 76.9% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 74.9% and 63.3%, respectively. However, the school's performance in ISASP Science for 10th grade has been slightly below the state average, with 54.1% proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state's 59.5%. Sioux Central High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 38th out of 322 Iowa high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 196th out of 338 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, Spencer High School and Storm Lake High School, Sioux Central High School's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, generally outperforms these larger schools in the region. However, the Storm Lake Community School District, which includes Storm Lake High School, has a lower overall ranking (309 out of 309) and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4440 U.S. Hwy 71
       Sioux Rapids, IA  50585

(712) 283-2571

District: Sioux Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,555 Help


Feeder schools for Sioux Central High School:

Elementary:    Sioux Central Elementary School
Middle:    Sioux Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sioux Central High School ranks worse than 58% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sioux Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sioux Central High School is $13,555.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sioux Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Central High School 196th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Sioux Central High School in the ranking list.)

Sioux Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Central Community School District 172nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sioux Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.68 274th 351 21.9%
2013 32.10 292nd 351 16.8%
2014 80.98 38th 322 88.2%
2015 50.57 191st 324 41.0%
2016 64.02 116th 320 63.8%
2017 47.07 212th 325 34.8%
2018 73.99 72nd 320 77.5%
2019 49.04 186th 327 43.1%
2021 61.68 119th 327 63.6%
2022 62.99 120th 332 63.9%
2023 52.64 174th 336 48.2%
2024 49.51 196th 338 42.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sioux Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sioux Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1995 223 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 223 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 231 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 383 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 347 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 361 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 355 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 321 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 321 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 301 2 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 225 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2006 239 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2007 241 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2008 230 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 242 2 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 234 1 1 12 0 0 2 0 250
2011 241 0 1 11 0 0 2 0 255
2012 232 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 245
2013 208 0 3 14 0 0 0 0 225
2014 207 0 2 18 0 0 1 0 228
2015 200 0 1 18 0 0 1 0 220
2016 186 1 2 17 0 0 1 0 207
2017 193 1 0 19 0 0 4 0 217
2018 211 0 2 18 0 0 4 0 235
2019 202 2 4 21 0 0 5 0 234
2020 226 2 3 28 0 0 5 0 264
2021 236 3 3 22 0 0 3 0 267
2022 229 3 1 21 0 0 5 0 259
2023 234 2 3 28 0 2 5 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sioux Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 219 16.6 13.2 18.7
1995 225 17.4 12.9 21.8
1996 225 17.4 12.9 21.8
1997 232 17.0 13.6 15.1
1998 391 24.1 16.2 28.9
1999 356 28.1 12.7 34.3
2000 369 28.7 12.9 34.1
2001 367 31.5 11.7 27.2
2002 331 29.4 11.3 27.2
2003 331 29.4 11.3 27.2
2004 310 26.4 11.7 27.1
2005 231 20.0 11.6 23.8
2006 247 21.1 11.7 26.3
2007 253 20.0 12.7 27.3
2008 242 19.8 12.2 27.3
2009 255 21.4 11.9 32.5
2010 250 21.0 11.8 42
2011 255 21.6 11.8 42
2012 245 21.2 11.5 38
2013 225 19.4 11.5 37.8
2014 228 16.7 13.6 42.5
2015 220 18.0 12.2 38.6
2016 207 18.0 11.5 36.2
2017 217 18.4 11.7 36.9
2018 235 17.8 13.2 32.8
2019 234 18.3 12.7 38
2020 264 18.4 14.3 39.8
2021 267 18.3 14.5 36.7
2022 259 18.2 14.2 42.5
2023 274 20.1 13.6 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sioux Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 219 16.6 13.2 18.7
1995 225 17.4 12.9 21.8
1996 225 17.4 12.9 21.8
1997 232 17.0 13.6 15.1
1998 391 24.1 16.2 28.9
1999 356 28.1 12.7 34.3
2000 369 28.7 12.9 34.1
2001 367 31.5 11.7 27.2
2002 331 29.4 11.3 27.2
2003 331 29.4 11.3 27.2
2004 310 26.4 11.7 27.1
2005 231 20.0 11.6 23.8
2006 247 21.1 11.7 26.3
2007 253 20.0 12.7 27.3
2008 242 19.8 12.2 27.3
2009 255 21.4 11.9 32.5
2010 250 21.0 11.8 42
2011 255 21.6 11.8 42
2012 245 21.2 11.5 38
2013 225 19.4 11.5 37.8
2014 228 16.7 13.6 42.5
2015 220 18.0 12.2 38.6
2016 207 18.0 11.5 36.2
2017 217 18.4 11.7 36.9
2018 235 17.8 13.2 32.8
2019 234 18.3 12.7 38
2020 264 18.4 14.3 39.8
2021 267 18.3 14.5 36.7
2022 259 18.2 14.2 42.5
2023 274 20.1 13.6 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sioux Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (2.1%) $13,265 (97.9%) $13,555

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sioux Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 327 High schoolsRanks 174th of 336 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central High School)82.578.3
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)82.578.3
 4.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central High School)57.975
 17.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)57.975
 17.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central High School)78.259.4
 18.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)78.259.4
 18.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central High School)58.268.3
 10.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)58.268.3
 10.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students234274
 17.1%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander02
White202234
 15.8%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%33.6%
 4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Central High School

Students at Sioux Central High School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Sioux Central High School ranks 196th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Sioux Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sioux Central Elementary School
Middle : Sioux Central Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Sioux Central High School.


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