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Algona High School

Summary:

Algona High School is a public high school serving 463 students in grades 9-12 in Algona, Iowa, which is part of the Algona Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with its 10th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the Iowa average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Algona High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 89% of students identifying as White. The school has a lower percentage of minority students compared to the state average, and a lower rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status among the student body. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.3 is slightly higher than the nearby West Bend-Mallard High School, which has a ratio of 9.5.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 153 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to 139 out of 338 in 2023-2024. This could be due to the performance of other schools improving at a faster rate or changes in the assessment criteria used for ranking. The nearby West Bend-Mallard High School, while smaller in size, has a lower student-teacher ratio and a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a potentially different socioeconomic profile of the student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 S Hale
       Algona, IA  50511

(515) 295-7207

District: Algona Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,836 Help


Feeder schools for Algona High School:

Elementary:    Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
    Bryant Elementary School
    Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Middle:    Algona Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  463

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Algona High School ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Algona 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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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Algona High School is $16,836.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Algona High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Algona High School 139th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Algona High School in the ranking list.)

Algona Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Algona Community School District 92nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Algona High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 28.15 296th 351 15.7%
2013 14.63 323rd 351 8.0%
2014 42.63 222nd 322 31.1%
2015 50.24 193rd 324 40.4%
2016 55.14 157th 320 50.9%
2017 60.96 145th 325 55.4%
2018 45.98 210th 320 34.4%
2019 55.32 153rd 327 53.2%
2021 31.59 255th 327 22.0%
2022 37.65 230th 332 30.7%
2023 56.71 157th 336 53.3%
2024 61.29 139th 338 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Algona High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1989 396 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1990 387 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 419 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1992 419 0 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 414 0 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 461 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 487 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 487 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 522 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1998 517 1 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1999 503 3 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 519 4 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 494 3 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 473 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 473 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 445 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 438 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 467 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 419 1 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 428 2 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 440 3 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 459
2010 421 4 5 11 1 0 15 0 457
2011 409 2 3 11 0 0 14 0 439
2012 433 1 3 9 0 0 13 0 459
2013 415 3 2 13 0 0 13 0 446
2014 383 1 2 15 2 1 8 0 412
2015 386 3 3 11 0 0 10 0 413
2016 421 4 4 17 1 3 11 0 461
2017 404 9 7 11 1 3 7 0 442
2018 405 6 6 16 1 0 9 0 443
2019 390 4 7 21 1 0 8 0 431
2020 374 5 5 29 0 0 10 0 423
2021 380 4 8 33 0 1 12 0 438
2022 413 5 5 30 0 0 14 0 467
2023 413 3 4 32 0 0 11 0 463

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 Algona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 28.4 14.2 9.6
1989 402 32.3 12.4 10.2
1990 394 35.7 11.0 9.9
1991 428 35.7 11.9 9.6
1992 430 35.0 12.2 14.7
1993 425 35.0 12.1 22.6
1994 473 35.8 13.2 13.7
1995 498 36.8 13.5 12.9
1996 498 36.8 13.5 12.9
1997 534 37.0 14.4 11
1998 533 35.5 15.0 10.3
1999 519 36.7 14.1 17.9
2000 542 36.7 14.8 17.3
2001 511 32.2 15.9 16.8
2002 486 36.4 13.4 17.9
2003 486 36.4 13.4 17.9
2004 451 39.0 11.6 23.5
2005 444 37.0 12.0 22.3
2006 473 32.5 14.6 16.9
2007 431 32.5 13.3 17.9
2008 444 33.3 13.3 18.2
2009 459 26.0 17.7 23.1
2010 457 25.5 17.9 28.9
2011 439 31.5 13.9 27.8
2012 459 31.4 14.6 30.1
2013 446 29.0 15.3 32.7
2014 412 28.7 14.3 28.4
2015 413 28.0 14.7 27.1
2016 461 28.0 16.4 29.7
2017 442 29.2 15.1 32.1
2018 443 28.9 15.2 28.9
2019 431 28.9 14.8 32.9
2020 423 27.3 15.4 32.6
2021 438 27.9 15.6 30.4
2022 467 28.6 16.3 32.1
2023 463 30.2 15.3 31.3

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 Algona High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 405 28.4 14.2 9.6
1989 402 32.3 12.4 10.2
1990 394 35.7 11.0 9.9
1991 428 35.7 11.9 9.6
1992 430 35.0 12.2 14.7
1993 425 35.0 12.1 22.6
1994 473 35.8 13.2 13.7
1995 498 36.8 13.5 12.9
1996 498 36.8 13.5 12.9
1997 534 37.0 14.4 11
1998 533 35.5 15.0 10.3
1999 519 36.7 14.1 17.9
2000 542 36.7 14.8 17.3
2001 511 32.2 15.9 16.8
2002 486 36.4 13.4 17.9
2003 486 36.4 13.4 17.9
2004 451 39.0 11.6 23.5
2005 444 37.0 12.0 22.3
2006 473 32.5 14.6 16.9
2007 431 32.5 13.3 17.9
2008 444 33.3 13.3 18.2
2009 459 26.0 17.7 23.1
2010 457 25.5 17.9 28.9
2011 439 31.5 13.9 27.8
2012 459 31.4 14.6 30.1
2013 446 29.0 15.3 32.7
2014 412 28.7 14.3 28.4
2015 413 28.0 14.7 27.1
2016 461 28.0 16.4 29.7
2017 442 29.2 15.1 32.1
2018 443 28.9 15.2 28.9
2019 431 28.9 14.8 32.9
2020 423 27.3 15.4 32.6
2021 438 27.9 15.6 30.4
2022 467 28.6 16.3 32.1
2023 463 30.2 15.3 31.3

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 Algona High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $248 (1.5%) $16,588 (98.5%) $16,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Algona 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 153rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 157th of 336 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Algona High School)68.877.8
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)68.877.8
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Algona High School)6768.3
 1.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)6768.3
 1.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Algona High School)75.364.5
 10.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Algona Community School District)75.364.5
 10.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Algona High School)79.366.4
 12.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Algona Community School District)79.366.4
 12.9%
   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 Students431463
 7.4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic2132
 52.4%
Pacific Islander00
White390413
 5.9%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%31.3%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Algona High School

Algona High School ranks 139th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Algona High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Algona High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Elementary : Bryant Elementary School
Elementary : Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Middle : Algona Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Algona High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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