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Creston High School

Summary:

Creston High School is a public high school serving 532 students in grades 9-12 in Creston, Iowa, which is part of the Creston Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 84.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%, and 72.8% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to 66% statewide.

Creston High School has a strong statewide ranking, fluctuating between the top 30-40% of Iowa high schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 101 out of 338 Iowa high schools, placing it in the top 30% and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 88% of students identifying as White, in contrast to some nearby schools like Lenox High School, which has a more diverse student body.

Creston High School also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.34% to 48.27% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the school serves a population with a relatively lower socioeconomic status, which may have implications for the resources and support needed to ensure these students have equal opportunities for academic success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 W Townline
       Creston, IA  50801

(641) 782-2116

District: Creston Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,221 Help


Feeder schools for Creston High School:

Elementary:    Creston Early Childhood Center
    Creston Elementary School
Middle:    Creston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Creston High School ranks better than 70.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.69. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Creston 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 Creston High School is $16,221.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Creston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Creston High School 101st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Creston High School in the ranking list.)

Creston Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Creston Community School District 191st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Creston High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 35.95 273rd 351 22.2%
2013 68.55 99th 351 71.8%
2014 48.22 202nd 322 37.3%
2015 68.16 109th 324 66.4%
2016 83.59 34th 320 89.4%
2017 67.73 106th 325 67.4%
2018 64.95 116th 320 63.8%
2019 60.12 132nd 327 59.6%
2021 57.86 142nd 327 56.6%
2022 66.45 97th 332 70.8%
2023 59.56 135th 336 59.8%
2024 67.69 101st 338 70.1%
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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 Creston High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 437 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1990 554 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 524 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 545 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1993 537 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1994 571 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 536 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 536 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 559 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 575 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 606 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2000 542 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 562 3 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 496 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 496 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 491 1 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 459 3 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 469 7 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 473 7 8 10 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 440 9 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 415 7 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 419 4 3 15 1 0 4 0 446
2011 430 6 5 14 2 0 4 0 461
2012 421 7 5 17 3 0 5 0 458
2013 442 5 3 18 4 0 6 0 478
2014 439 8 3 19 3 0 7 0 479
2015 449 6 3 21 3 0 10 0 492
2016 435 4 5 18 2 0 14 0 478
2017 397 6 6 13 1 0 17 0 440
2018 426 4 6 14 1 0 17 0 468
2019 405 7 4 21 0 0 16 0 453
2020 438 8 3 23 0 0 14 0 486
2021 464 8 5 32 0 0 11 0 520
2022 471 8 5 40 1 0 11 0 536
2023 471 6 8 35 0 1 11 0 532

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 Creston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 32.5 13.6 9
1989 444 3.2 138.7 8.6
1990 566 35.6 15.8 9.7
1991 535 36.3 14.7 12.7
1992 553 34.0 16.2 10.5
1993 544 33.0 16.5 13.4
1994 571 32.4 17.6 13.8
1995 539 30.0 18.0 17.3
1996 539 30.0 18.0 17.3
1997 562 30.0 18.7 19.8
1998 584 30.0 19.5 20.4
1999 615 40.0 15.4 28
2000 553 41.0 13.5 29.7
2001 572 43.8 13.1 25.3
2002 504 35.0 14.4 27.2
2003 504 35.0 14.4 27.2
2004 503 35.0 14.4 28.2
2005 470 34.3 13.7 33.4
2006 491 38.0 12.9 29.9
2007 500 36.0 13.9 29.8
2008 468 33.0 14.2 32.7
2009 441 33.0 13.4 35.1
2010 446 33.0 13.5 41
2011 461 32.0 14.4 41
2012 458 32.4 14.1 41.9
2013 478 33.4 14.2 41.4
2014 479 36.0 13.3 42.4
2015 492 34.0 14.4 44.5
2016 478 35.0 13.6 45.6
2017 440 37.2 11.8 41.6
2018 468 34.8 13.4 44.2
2019 453 34.0 13.3 48.8
2020 486 32.0 15.1 50.4
2021 520 32.6 15.9 48.3
2022 536 32.6 16.4 45.3
2023 532 33.5 15.8 45.7

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 Creston High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 32.5 13.6 9
1989 444 3.2 138.7 8.6
1990 566 35.6 15.8 9.7
1991 535 36.3 14.7 12.7
1992 553 34.0 16.2 10.5
1993 544 33.0 16.5 13.4
1994 571 32.4 17.6 13.8
1995 539 30.0 18.0 17.3
1996 539 30.0 18.0 17.3
1997 562 30.0 18.7 19.8
1998 584 30.0 19.5 20.4
1999 615 40.0 15.4 28
2000 553 41.0 13.5 29.7
2001 572 43.8 13.1 25.3
2002 504 35.0 14.4 27.2
2003 504 35.0 14.4 27.2
2004 503 35.0 14.4 28.2
2005 470 34.3 13.7 33.4
2006 491 38.0 12.9 29.9
2007 500 36.0 13.9 29.8
2008 468 33.0 14.2 32.7
2009 441 33.0 13.4 35.1
2010 446 33.0 13.5 41
2011 461 32.0 14.4 41
2012 458 32.4 14.1 41.9
2013 478 33.4 14.2 41.4
2014 479 36.0 13.3 42.4
2015 492 34.0 14.4 44.5
2016 478 35.0 13.6 45.6
2017 440 37.2 11.8 41.6
2018 468 34.8 13.4 44.2
2019 453 34.0 13.3 48.8
2020 486 32.0 15.1 50.4
2021 520 32.6 15.9 48.3
2022 536 32.6 16.4 45.3
2023 532 33.5 15.8 45.7

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 Creston High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $178 (1.1%) $16,042 (98.9%) $16,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creston 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 132nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 135th of 336 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Creston High School)9172.7
 18.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)9172.7
 18.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Creston High School)71.371.9
 0.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)71.371.9
 0.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Creston High School)7477.1
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Creston Community School District)7477.1
 3.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Creston High School)5669.7
 13.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Creston Community School District)5669.7
 13.7%
   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 Students453532
 17.4%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic2135
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White405471
 16.3%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%45.7%
 3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Creston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Creston High School.

Students at Creston High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Creston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Creston Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Creston Elementary School
Middle : Creston Middle School

Creston High School ranks 101st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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