Aplington-Parkersburg High School

Summary:

Aplington-Parkersburg High School is a public high school located in Parkersburg, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 264. The school is part of the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District, which is ranked 33 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aplington-Parkersburg High School consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, with 88.9% proficient or better in 10th grade ELA, 81.3% in 10th grade Math, and 87.3% in 10th grade Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 30th out of 338 Iowa high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Aplington-Parkersburg High School to nearby schools, it stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School, located about 20 miles away, has lower proficiency rates in ISASP tests and a lower statewide ranking (213th out of 338 in 2023-2024). Similarly, Clarksville High School, about 16 miles away, has lower proficiency rates in some subject areas, despite a strong overall ranking (93rd out of 338 in 2023-2024). Aplington-Parkersburg High School's consistent academic excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665

(319) 346-1571

District: Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,000

Feeder schools for Aplington-Parkersburg High School:

Elementary:	Aplington Elementary School
	Parkersburg Elementary School
Middle:	Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

1.5%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aplington-Parkersburg High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aplington-Parkersburg 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.5%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aplington-Parkersburg High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Aplington-Parkersburg High School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aplington-Parkersburg High School is $16,000.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Aplington-Parkersburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Aplington-Parkersburg High School 30^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Aplington-Parkersburg High School in the ranking list.)

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District 33^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aplington-Parkersburg High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.33	176^th	351	49.9%
2013	39.59	269^th	351	23.4%
2014	51.53	186^th	322	42.2%
2015	66.59	119^th	324	63.3%
2016	22.00	268^th	320	16.3%
2017	62.50	134^th	325	58.8%
2018	58.56	153^rd	320	52.2%
2019	66.22	115^th	327	64.8%
2021	78.89	40^th	327	87.8%
2022	76.25	55^th	332	83.4%
2023	81.29	32^nd	336	90.5%
2024	80.64	30^th	338	91.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Aplington-Parkersburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	262	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1989	238	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1990	245	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1991	256	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1992	256	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1993	272	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1994	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1995	309	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	309	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	308	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1998	304	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1999	292	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2000	278	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2001	293	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2002	278	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2003	278	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2004	257	1	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2005	260	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
2006	243	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2007	244	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2008	235	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2010	240	2	2	2	0	0	0	0	246
2011	246	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	251
2012	260	5	2	1	0	0	0	0	268
2013	270	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	274
2014	256	4	0	1	0	0	1	0	262
2015	272	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	276
2016	276	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	280
2017	271	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	276
2018	251	1	1	0	0	0	7	0	260
2019	226	1	1	1	0	0	6	0	235
2020	237	2	1	2	0	0	5	0	247
2021	234	1	0	3	0	0	3	0	241
2022	241	1	0	5	0	0	3	0	250
2023	255	2	0	3	0	0	1	3	264
2024	251	3	0	4	0	0	0	3	261

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 Aplington-Parkersburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	17.8	14.7	16.7
1989	239	19.2	12.4	9.6
1990	246	20.5	12.0	12.6
1991	256	18.3	13.9	14.5
1992	256	18.0	14.2	11.3
1993	273	18.1	15.1	11
1994	279	22.0	12.7	10.8
1995	310	21.9	14.2	9.4
1996	310	21.9	14.2	9.4
1997	309	23.0	13.4	11.7
1998	306	21.3	14.4	13.7
1999	292	24.5	11.9	15.8
2000	278	22.0	12.6	14
2001	293	21.5	13.6	18.1
2002	278	22.3	12.5	16.5
2003	278	22.3	12.5	16.5
2004	265	22.3	11.9	15.8
2005	264	24.0	11.0	16.3
2006	247	18.0	13.7	18.6
2007	248	18.0	13.8	21
2008	240	17.5	13.7	22.1
2010	246	18.5	13.3	24.8
2011	251	16.0	15.6	29.5
2012	268	15.8	16.8	28.7
2013	274	17.8	15.3	31.8
2014	262	20.0	13.0	24.4
2015	276	23.0	12.0	23.2
2016	280	20.0	14.0	26.4
2017	276	21.6	12.7	33
2018	260	22.1	11.7	29.2
2019	235	19.1	12.2	31.5
2020	247	18.5	13.2	29.1
2021	241	18.9	12.7	29
2022	250	18.1	13.7	20
2023	264	17.6	14.9	24.6
2024	261	17.9	14.5	28.4

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 Aplington-Parkersburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	263	17.8	14.7	16.7
1989	239	19.2	12.4	9.6
1990	246	20.5	12.0	12.6
1991	256	18.3	13.9	14.5
1992	256	18.0	14.2	11.3
1993	273	18.1	15.1	11
1994	279	22.0	12.7	10.8
1995	310	21.9	14.2	9.4
1996	310	21.9	14.2	9.4
1997	309	23.0	13.4	11.7
1998	306	21.3	14.4	13.7
1999	292	24.5	11.9	15.8
2000	278	22.0	12.6	14
2001	293	21.5	13.6	18.1
2002	278	22.3	12.5	16.5
2003	278	22.3	12.5	16.5
2004	265	22.3	11.9	15.8
2005	264	24.0	11.0	16.3
2006	247	18.0	13.7	18.6
2007	248	18.0	13.8	21
2008	240	17.5	13.7	22.1
2010	246	18.5	13.3	24.8
2011	251	16.0	15.6	29.5
2012	268	15.8	16.8	28.7
2013	274	17.8	15.3	31.8
2014	262	20.0	13.0	24.4
2015	276	23.0	12.0	23.2
2016	280	20.0	14.0	26.4
2017	276	21.6	12.7	33
2018	260	22.1	11.7	29.2
2019	235	19.1	12.2	31.5
2020	247	18.5	13.2	29.1
2021	241	18.9	12.7	29
2022	250	18.1	13.7	20
2023	264	17.6	14.9	24.6
2024	261	17.9	14.5	28.4

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 Aplington-Parkersburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$262 (1.6%)	$15,738 (98.4%)	$16,000

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aplington-Parkersburg High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 32^nd of 336 High schools	25.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg High School)	80	89.2	9.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	80	89.2	9.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg High School)	76.4	76.9	0.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	76.4	76.9	0.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg High School)	76.9	88.3	11.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	76.9	88.3	11.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg High School)	70.8	75	4.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District)	70.8	75	4.2%
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	235	264	12.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	255	12.8%
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.5%	24.6%	6.9%

Schools Near Aplington-Parkersburg 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
Aplington-Parkersburg High School	Public	9-12	610 N Johnson St	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 346-1571	261	18	14.5	28.4%	251 (96.2%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.6	30^th of 338 public high schools	91.1%		81.3	32^nd of 336 public high schools	90.5%	2				84.8	88.9	90.6				74.2	74.6	81.3		87.3	$16,000	$262	$15,738
Dike-New Hartford High School	Public	9-12	330 Main St	Dike	50624	Grundy County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 989-2485	281	21	13.2	19.9%	266 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	83.3	20^th of 338 public high schools	94.1%		81.2	33^rd of 336 public high schools	90.2%	13				85.5	88.6	83.8				84.1	82.9	82.4		81.4	$14,985	$284	$14,701
AGWSR High School	Public	9-12	918 4th Avenue	Ackley	50601	Hardin County	AGWSR Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 847-2633	192	17	11.3	35.9%	172 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	55	172^nd of 338 public high schools	49.1%		60.7	131^st of 336 public high schools	61.0%	41				85.4	70.0	79.6				77.1	62.5	69.4		47.5	$20,042	$557	$19,486
Grundy Center High School	Public	9-12	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5449	247	20	12.3	30.4%	229 (92.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	86.1	13^th of 338 public high schools	96.2%		93.1	5^th of 336 public high schools	98.5%	8				94.6	86.1	91.5				92.9	76.4	86.4		81.9	$17,683	$238	$17,445
Clarksville High School	Public	7-12	318 N. Mather St.	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 278-4273	138	11	12.2	27.5%	134 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.7	93^rd of 338 public high schools	72.5%		79.1	38^th of 336 public high schools	88.7%	55		94.7	90.0	94.1	91.7	83.3		73.7	90.0	64.7	66.7	75.0	80.0	66.7	$15,842	$205	$15,638
Cedar Falls High School	Public	10-12	1015 Division St	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 553-2500	1,336	94	14.2	23.6%	1,120 (83.8%)	50 (3.7%)	42 (3.1%)	40 (3.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	76 (5.7%)	74.8	64^th of 338 public high schools	81.1%		76.8	48^th of 336 public high schools	85.7%	16					81.5	77.8					79.6	79.2		78.4	$13,835	$301	$13,534
Janesville Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	505 Barrick Rd	Janesville	50647	Bremer County	Janesville Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 987-2581	226	14	16.3	17.3%	214 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	77	47^th of 338 public high schools	86.1%		69.8	85^th of 336 public high schools	74.7%	38	80.6	83.3	93.3	86.5	78.3	92.9	77.4	73.8	86.7	75.7	78.3	85.7	93.3	60.9	$12,726	$87	$12,639
Greenview Alternative School	Public	9-12	106 16th St SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-9273	37	1	37.0	45.9%	28 (75.7%)	1 (2.7%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.8%)	3	323^rd of 338 public high schools	4.4%					(n/a)						50.0						0.0			$498	$63	$435
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School	Public	9-12	1405 4th Ave SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2087	746	48	15.5	19.7%	675 (90.5%)	7 (0.9%)	32 (4.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	82	23^rd of 338 public high schools	93.2%		84.2	25^th of 336 public high schools	92.6%	2				86.7	84.8	82.2				87.8	87.0	85.4		72.7	$15,024	$360	$14,663
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School	Public	7-12	600 Blackhawk Street	Reinbeck	50669	Grundy County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 345-2921	197	19	10.2	34.0%	181 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	46.7	213^th of 338 public high schools	37.0%		23.3	284^th of 336 public high schools	15.5%	71		71.9	95.5	73.7	75.0	57.5		65.6	90.9	63.2	71.9	67.5	90.9	67.7	$15,800	$458	$15,344

Frequently Asked Questions about Aplington-Parkersburg High School

What district is Aplington-Parkersburg High School in?

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District

Is Aplington-Parkersburg High School a good school?

Yes. Aplington-Parkersburg High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Aplington-Parkersburg High School?

Students at Aplington-Parkersburg High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Not Specified.

How many students attend Aplington-Parkersburg High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 261 students attended Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

What schools feed into Aplington-Parkersburg High School?

Aplington-Parkersburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aplington Elementary School
Elementary : Parkersburg Elementary School
Middle : Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

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