Is Decorah High School a good school?

Yes! Decorah High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7 th of 338 Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Decorah High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 569 students attended Decorah High School.

What is the racial makeup of Decorah High School?

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

What schools feed into Decorah High School?

Decorah High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Carrie Lee Elementary Elementary : John Cline Elementary School Middle : Decorah Middle School

Decorah High School in Decorah IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Decorah High School ranks better than 97.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Decorah 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 (88.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Decorah High School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Decorah High School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Decorah High School is $15,163.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Decorah High School 7^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Decorah High School in the ranking list.)

Decorah Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Decorah Community School District 13^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Decorah High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	83.32	13^th	351	96.3%
2013	82.19	16^th	351	95.4%
2014	85.33	18^th	322	94.4%
2015	89.37	3^rd	324	99.1%
2016	89.87	13^th	320	95.9%
2017	88.52	8^th	325	97.5%
2018	89.51	5^th	320	98.4%
2019	94.64	1^st	327	99.7%
2021	92.76	3^rd	327	99.1%
2022	94.49	5^th	332	98.5%
2023	92.05	7^th	336	97.9%
2024	89.05	7^th	338	97.9%

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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 Decorah High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	430	4	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1989	428	3	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1990	403	1	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1991	386	1	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1992	385	0	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
1993	535	0	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	553
1994	549	1	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	566
1995	603	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	603	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	618	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
1998	671	1	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
1999	626	1	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2000	691	2	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
2001	682	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	689
2002	702	4	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
2003	702	4	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
2004	707	4	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2005	647	3	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	661
2006	621	3	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2007	565	2	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
2008	540	0	14	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2009	545	2	15	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2010	545	0	12	18	2	0	1	0	578
2011	576	0	9	21	2	0	2	0	610
2012	576	1	8	14	0	0	2	0	601
2013	589	2	6	15	1	0	4	0	617
2014	560	3	7	16	1	0	4	0	591
2015	541	2	6	14	0	0	9	0	572
2016	534	3	7	15	0	0	12	0	571
2017	511	2	12	16	0	0	9	0	550
2018	526	0	12	19	1	0	10	0	568
2019	541	2	14	18	1	0	16	0	592
2020	547	3	13	18	2	0	19	0	602
2021	518	3	12	16	2	1	23	0	575
2022	519	5	7	22	2	1	21	0	577
2023	517	5	8	29	1	1	15	0	576
2024	504	7	6	38	1	0	11	2	569

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 Decorah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	447	33.1	13.5	7.6
1989	444	32.8	13.5	5.4
1990	411	33.5	12.2	7.1
1991	397	32.6	12.1	6.8
1992	399	32.0	12.4	5.8
1993	553	42.5	13.0	6.3
1994	566	42.5	13.3	7.2
1995	612	38.1	16.1	4.4
1996	612	38.1	16.1	4.4
1997	626	37.3	16.8	6.4
1998	684	39.6	17.3	8.3
1999	637	38.4	16.6	10.8
2000	712	53.5	13.3	9.7
2001	689	38.6	17.8	9.6
2002	713	43.3	16.5	12.1
2003	713	43.3	16.5	12.1
2004	725	44.2	16.4	14.2
2005	661	42.3	15.6	15.7
2006	639	43.1	14.8	14.1
2007	586	40.5	14.5	13.3
2008	566	38.6	14.7	13.3
2009	581	38.3	15.2	15.3
2010	578	38.4	15.0	17.1
2011	610	36.7	16.5	20.5
2012	601	38.1	15.7	19.3
2013	617	36.7	16.7	21.2
2014	591	36.9	15.9	20.1
2015	572	38.0	15.0	21.7
2016	571	39.0	14.6	25.7
2017	550	36.8	14.9	19.5
2018	568	35.8	15.8	17.4
2019	592	35.8	16.5	21.8
2020	602	37.4	16.0	22.8
2021	575	37.1	15.4	22.6
2022	577	37.7	15.2	21.8
2023	576	37.8	15.2	21.5
2024	569	38.5	14.7	22.7

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 Decorah High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	447	33.1	13.5	7.6
1989	444	32.8	13.5	5.4
1990	411	33.5	12.2	7.1
1991	397	32.6	12.1	6.8
1992	399	32.0	12.4	5.8
1993	553	42.5	13.0	6.3
1994	566	42.5	13.3	7.2
1995	612	38.1	16.1	4.4
1996	612	38.1	16.1	4.4
1997	626	37.3	16.8	6.4
1998	684	39.6	17.3	8.3
1999	637	38.4	16.6	10.8
2000	712	53.5	13.3	9.7
2001	689	38.6	17.8	9.6
2002	713	43.3	16.5	12.1
2003	713	43.3	16.5	12.1
2004	725	44.2	16.4	14.2
2005	661	42.3	15.6	15.7
2006	639	43.1	14.8	14.1
2007	586	40.5	14.5	13.3
2008	566	38.6	14.7	13.3
2009	581	38.3	15.2	15.3
2010	578	38.4	15.0	17.1
2011	610	36.7	16.5	20.5
2012	601	38.1	15.7	19.3
2013	617	36.7	16.7	21.2
2014	591	36.9	15.9	20.1
2015	572	38.0	15.0	21.7
2016	571	39.0	14.6	25.7
2017	550	36.8	14.9	19.5
2018	568	35.8	15.8	17.4
2019	592	35.8	16.5	21.8
2020	602	37.4	16.0	22.8
2021	575	37.1	15.4	22.6
2022	577	37.7	15.2	21.8
2023	576	37.8	15.2	21.5
2024	569	38.5	14.7	22.7

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 Decorah High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$333 (2.2%)	$14,830 (97.8%)	$15,163

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Decorah 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 1^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 7^th of 336 High schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah High School)	96.4	90.7	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	96.4	90.7	5.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Decorah High School)	90	84.9	5.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	90	84.9	5.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah High School)	91.5	89.8	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Decorah Community School District)	91.5	89.8	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Decorah High School)	90.8	90.6	0.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Decorah Community School District)	90.8	90.6	0.2%
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	592	576	2.7%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	14	8	42.9%
Hispanic	18	29	61.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	541	517	4.4%
Two or More Races	16	15	6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.8%	21.5%	0.3%

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 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 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
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	569	39	14.7	22.7%	504 (88.6%)	7 (1.2%)	38 (6.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%		92	7^th of 336 public high schools	97.9%				94.7	92.1	88.1			82.6	85.8	88.1		82.1	$15,163	$333	$14,830
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	195	15	12.8	26.2%	179 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%		63.2	118^th of 336 public high schools	64.9%	18			76.7	76.0	79.6			79.1	82.0	83.3		62.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	378	25	15.1	42.1%	354 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%		73.3	66^th of 336 public high schools	80.4%	6			92.2	85.9	78.9			76.7	79.8	70.0		72.7	$15,929	$265	$15,665
Crestwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	509	41	12.3	42.8%	465 (91.4%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%		52.6	175^th of 336 public high schools	47.9%	72	85.3	83.7	85.0	79.8	77.8	86.8	73.3	77.5	69.7	76.5	67.1	66.3	$16,120	$314	$15,806
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	171	11	15.5	40.9%	160 (93.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	244^th of 336 public high schools	27.4%	23	90.9	82.6	91.2	48.6	78.6	81.8	73.9	85.3	56.8	67.9	65.2	32.4	$17,774	$503	$17,271
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	365	29	12.6	77.0%	96 (26.3%)	15 (4.1%)	250 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%		20.3	293^rd of 336 public high schools	12.8%	17	76.7	47.6	71.7	66.7	72.9	62.8	40.5	54.3	44.4	59.3	28.6	31.1	$14,210	$413	$13,796

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