Anamosa High School

Summary:

Anamosa High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Anamosa, Iowa, with a student population of 397. While the school is part of the Anamosa Community School District, which is ranked 244 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, the high school itself faces several challenges.

Academically, Anamosa High School's performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby high-performing schools like Mount Vernon High School and Cascade Junior-Senior High School. For example, in 2023-2024, Anamosa's 10th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.2%), Mathematics (53.1%), and Science (54.1%) were all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 150 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to 280 out of 338 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 3 stars to 1 star during this period.

Another notable factor is the school's higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.04% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Marion High School (27.98%) and Mount Vernon High School (14.32%), suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school's racial makeup is significantly more homogeneous (over 91% white) compared to the state average and nearby schools, it is important to note that this factor alone does not determine a school's performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205

(319) 462-3594

District: Anamosa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,007

Feeder schools for Anamosa High School:

Elementary:	Strawberry Hill
Middle:	Anamosa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 397

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Asian:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anamosa High School ranks worse than 82.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anamosa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anamosa High School is $15,007.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Anamosa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Anamosa High School 280^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Anamosa High School in the ranking list.)

Anamosa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anamosa Community School District 244^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anamosa High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	56.80	184^th	351	47.6%
2013	46.77	234^th	351	33.3%
2014	26.50	266^th	322	17.4%
2015	55.43	165^th	324	49.1%
2016	31.94	246^th	320	23.1%
2017	47.42	210^th	325	35.4%
2018	54.57	170^th	320	46.9%
2019	55.68	150^th	327	54.1%
2021	43.52	207^th	327	36.7%
2022	52.42	169^th	332	49.1%
2023	45.58	209^th	336	37.8%
2024	25.38	280^th	338	17.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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Enrollment information for Anamosa High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	484	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	484
1989	408	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
1990	392	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	392
1991	389	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	392
1992	420	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	421
1993	426	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
1994	444	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	450
1995	416	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	416
1996	416	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	416
1997	418	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	420
1998	403	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	408
1999	386	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	389
2000	375	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	379
2001	374	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	384
2002	386	7	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	402
2003	386	7	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	402
2004	406	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	417
2005	421	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	430
2006	438	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	448
2007	451	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	454
2008	447	2	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	461
2009	450	4	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	465
2010	440	1	0	10	1	0	7	459
2011	433	1	0	7	1	0	8	450
2012	402	2	1	6	1	0	10	422
2013	406	6	1	7	0	0	8	428
2014	368	8	1	3	0	0	6	386
2015	368	5	2	4	0	0	3	382
2016	359	6	5	8	0	0	6	384
2017	384	10	6	4	1	0	1	406
2018	386	12	8	8	1	0	4	419
2019	368	12	9	8	1	0	5	403
2020	361	7	8	8	1	0	2	387
2021	369	4	9	11	1	0	8	402
2022	374	4	9	10	1	0	5	403
2023	365	3	9	12	0	0	8	397

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 Anamosa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	484	31.8	15.2	9.3
1989	408	31.8	12.8	9.6
1990	392	31.8	12.3	8.4
1991	392	31.8	12.3	9.9
1992	421	30.0	14.0	10.5
1993	431	30.6	14.1	9.5
1994	450	31.8	14.2	10
1995	416	31.4	13.2	11.1
1996	416	31.4	13.2	11.1
1997	420	31.4	13.4	12.1
1998	408	32.2	12.7	12
1999	389	32.2	12.1	16.7
2000	379	31.9	11.9	16.4
2001	384	32.9	11.7	17.2
2002	402	33.5	12.0	18.2
2003	402	33.5	12.0	18.2
2004	417	34.5	12.1	19.9
2005	430	36.6	11.7	23
2006	448	37.5	11.9	20.5
2007	454	35.0	13.0	23.1
2008	461	36.5	12.6	26
2009	465	36.0	12.9	25.8
2010	459	36.2	12.6	29.8
2011	450	32.5	13.8	29.6
2012	422	34.2	12.3	31
2013	428	32.4	13.1	30.4
2014	386	32.2	11.9	35.8
2015	382	33.0	11.5	38.5
2016	384	30.0	12.8	40.4
2017	406	29.6	13.7	46.1
2018	419	28.0	14.9	47
2019	403	28.0	14.3	42.7
2020	387	27.0	14.2	36.7
2021	402	28.0	14.3	33.3
2022	403	28.0	14.3	30.8
2023	397	27.0	14.7	39

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 Anamosa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	484	31.8	15.2	9.3
1989	408	31.8	12.8	9.6
1990	392	31.8	12.3	8.4
1991	392	31.8	12.3	9.9
1992	421	30.0	14.0	10.5
1993	431	30.6	14.1	9.5
1994	450	31.8	14.2	10
1995	416	31.4	13.2	11.1
1996	416	31.4	13.2	11.1
1997	420	31.4	13.4	12.1
1998	408	32.2	12.7	12
1999	389	32.2	12.1	16.7
2000	379	31.9	11.9	16.4
2001	384	32.9	11.7	17.2
2002	402	33.5	12.0	18.2
2003	402	33.5	12.0	18.2
2004	417	34.5	12.1	19.9
2005	430	36.6	11.7	23
2006	448	37.5	11.9	20.5
2007	454	35.0	13.0	23.1
2008	461	36.5	12.6	26
2009	465	36.0	12.9	25.8
2010	459	36.2	12.6	29.8
2011	450	32.5	13.8	29.6
2012	422	34.2	12.3	31
2013	428	32.4	13.1	30.4
2014	386	32.2	11.9	35.8
2015	382	33.0	11.5	38.5
2016	384	30.0	12.8	40.4
2017	406	29.6	13.7	46.1
2018	419	28.0	14.9	47
2019	403	28.0	14.3	42.7
2020	387	27.0	14.2	36.7
2021	402	28.0	14.3	33.3
2022	403	28.0	14.3	30.8
2023	397	27.0	14.7	39

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 Anamosa High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$308 (2.1%)	$14,699 (97.9%)	$15,007

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anamosa High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 150^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 209^th of 336 High schools	16.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa High School)	81.5	75.3	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	81.5	75.3	6.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa High School)	60.6	74.2	13.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	60.6	74.2	13.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa High School)	79.6	66	13.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Anamosa Community School District)	79.6	66	13.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa High School)	65.7	71.1	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anamosa Community School District)	65.7	71.1	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	403	397	1.5%
African American	12	3	75%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	368	365	0.8%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.7%	39%	3.6%

Schools Near Anamosa High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anamosa High School	Public	9-12	209 Sadie St	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3594	397	27	14.7	39.0%	365 (91.9%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	25.4	280^th of 338 public high schools	17.2%		45.6	209^th of 336 public high schools	37.8%	71				69.8	61.2	60.0				58.8	53.1	55.6		54.1	$15,007	$308	$14,699
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	850 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	366	26	14.0	26.5%	339 (92.6%)	4 (1.1%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	36	252^nd of 338 public high schools	25.4%		53	173^rd of 336 public high schools	48.5%	79				80.6	58.5	66.7				76.4	47.6	65.4		46.3	$22,482	$310	$22,171
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	185	18	10.3	22.7%	171 (92.4%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%		71.6	76^th of 336 public high schools	77.4%	6		80.0	90.3	93.9	93.5	80.6		73.3	67.7	69.7	64.5	77.4	73.3	74.2	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Midland Middle/High School	Public	6-12	106 W. Webster Street	Wyoming	52362	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 259-5340	303	21	14.2	51.8%	279 (92.1%)	6 (2.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	44.5	223^rd of 338 public high schools	34.0%		39.3	232^nd of 336 public high schools	31.0%	9	64.3	58.5	73.8	75.7	79.2	73.8	60.7	41.5	50.0	47.2	50.0	64.3	61.9	70.8	$15,043	$140	$14,903
Lisbon Secondary	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	304	22	13.8	21.1%	285 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%		71.6	75^th of 336 public high schools	77.7%	83		87.1	83.3	81.5	73.1	67.3		80.6	78.7	81.5	69.8	72.7	80.9	61.5	$18,740	$76	$18,664
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	228	21	10.8	29.4%	211 (92.5%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%		50.3	186^th of 336 public high schools	44.6%	83	70.4	61.8	80.0	76.2	71.4	52.6	70.4	50.0	60.0	38.1	71.4	50.0	36.7	57.1	$15,375	$264	$15,111
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	468	28	16.6	14.3%	427 (91.2%)	8 (1.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		86.9	16^th of 336 public high schools	95.2%	36				74.3	84.2	82.1				78.8	88.3	83.7		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,271	130	17.4	23.2%	1,744 (76.8%)	144 (6.3%)	131 (5.8%)	122 (5.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	123 (5.4%)	66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%		58.1	152^nd of 336 public high schools	54.8%	43				85.3	76.4	77.7				76.3	69.2	76.7		68.9	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	722	43	16.7	28.0%	609 (84.3%)	35 (4.8%)	31 (4.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%		60.7	130^th of 336 public high schools	61.3%	103				67.1	72.8	73.6				59.1	68.2	68.9		52.2	$13,802	$140	$13,663
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	243	21	11.7	19.8%	234 (96.3%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%		43.3	221^st of 336 public high schools	34.2%	180				84.4	87.9	84.1				74.0	77.3	79.7		80.3	$15,024	$123	$14,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Anamosa High School

What district is Anamosa High School in?

Anamosa Community School District

What schools feed into Anamosa High School?

Anamosa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Strawberry Hill
Middle : Anamosa Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Anamosa High School?

Students at Anamosa High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Anamosa High School a good school?

Anamosa High School ranks in the bottom 17.2% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Anamosa High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Anamosa High School.

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