East Buchanan High School

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East Buchanan High School ranks 237 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Buchanan High School is a public high school located in Winthrop, Iowa, serving 186 students in grades 9-12 as part of the East Buchanan Community School District, which is ranked 192 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores are generally below the state average, with only a few grades and subjects exceeding the Iowa proficiency rates. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 11th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates were 77.4%, which is higher than the state averages of 70.2% and 65.7%, respectively. However, East Buchanan High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 69th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to 237th out of 338 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars to 2 stars during this period.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Jesup High School, West Delaware High School, and North-Linn Senior High School, East Buchanan High School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower free and reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings and ratings. The school's relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 29.89% to 44.09% over the past three school years, suggest that it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population compared to the nearby schools, which could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682

(319) 935-3367

District: East Buchanan Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,562

Feeder schools for East Buchanan High School:

Elementary:	East Buchanan Elementary School
Middle:	East Buchanan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 179

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Buchanan High School ranks worse than 70.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Buchanan 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 (93.3%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Buchanan High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare East Buchanan High School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Buchanan High School is $15,562.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan High School 237^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See East Buchanan High School in the ranking list.)

East Buchanan Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Buchanan Community School District 192^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Buchanan High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	38.56	264^th	351	24.8%
2013	66.08	119^th	351	66.1%
2014	71.96	88^th	322	72.7%
2015	70.81	95^th	324	70.7%
2016	78.81	51^st	320	84.1%
2017	68.53	98^th	325	69.8%
2018	74.66	69^th	320	78.4%
2019	58.06	138^th	327	57.8%
2021	38.04	238^th	327	27.2%
2022	38.59	227^th	332	31.6%
2023	48.18	197^th	336	41.4%
2024	40.46	237^th	338	29.9%

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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 East Buchanan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	209	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
1989	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1990	210	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
1991	194	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	194
1992	219	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	220
1993	221	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	222
1994	214	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	215
1995	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1996	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1997	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1998	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1999	214	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2000	212	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	216
2001	211	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
2002	193	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2003	193	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	197
2004	194	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	198
2005	198	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	207
2006	179	3	0	6	5	n/a	n/a	193
2007	178	2	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	190
2008	181	1	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	187
2009	162	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	167
2010	166	1	1	1	1	0	1	171
2011	159	1	2	2	2	0	4	170
2012	153	0	2	2	0	0	2	159
2013	164	0	1	2	0	0	1	168
2014	157	0	1	3	0	0	0	161
2015	162	0	0	4	0	0	0	166
2016	161	0	1	3	0	0	1	166
2017	161	0	0	5	0	0	4	170
2018	172	0	0	6	0	0	7	185
2019	159	1	0	8	0	0	9	177
2020	167	1	0	6	0	0	5	179
2021	171	2	0	6	0	0	7	186
2022	170	2	0	7	0	0	5	184
2023	176	2	0	4	0	0	4	186
2024	167	3	0	4	0	0	5	179

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 East Buchanan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	16.8	12.5	45.2
1989	208	15.1	13.7	13.5
1990	210	15.5	13.5	0
1991	194	15.5	12.5	14.9
1992	220	16.0	13.7	18.6
1993	222	16.1	13.8	13.5
1994	215	16.3	13.2	15.8
1995	202	16.0	12.6	13.4
1996	202	16.0	12.6	13.4
1997	207	16.5	12.5	12.1
1998	202	17.1	11.8	14.4
1999	218	16.6	13.1	19.7
2000	216	15.7	13.8	24.5
2001	213	16.0	13.3	20.2
2002	197	13.3	14.8	17.8
2003	197	13.3	14.8	17.8
2004	198	14.4	13.8	19.2
2005	207	14.5	14.3	26.1
2006	193	14.8	13.0	23.3
2007	190	16.8	11.3	24.2
2008	187	16.8	11.1	24.1
2009	167	17.1	9.8	18.6
2010	171	16.5	10.3	20.5
2011	170	17.5	9.6	21.8
2012	159	12.8	12.4	19.5
2013	168	15.4	10.8	24.4
2014	161	15.1	10.6	21.7
2015	166	15.0	11.0	25.9
2016	166	15.0	11.0	21.1
2017	170	14.7	11.5	22.4
2018	185	16.8	11.0	30.3
2019	177	16.5	10.6	42.4
2020	179	16.6	10.7	34.6
2021	186	19.6	9.4	44.1
2022	184	18.6	9.8	29.9
2023	186	17.2	10.7	36
2024	179	16.9	10.5	33.5

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 East Buchanan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	16.8	12.5	45.2
1989	208	15.1	13.7	13.5
1990	210	15.5	13.5	0
1991	194	15.5	12.5	14.9
1992	220	16.0	13.7	18.6
1993	222	16.1	13.8	13.5
1994	215	16.3	13.2	15.8
1995	202	16.0	12.6	13.4
1996	202	16.0	12.6	13.4
1997	207	16.5	12.5	12.1
1998	202	17.1	11.8	14.4
1999	218	16.6	13.1	19.7
2000	216	15.7	13.8	24.5
2001	213	16.0	13.3	20.2
2002	197	13.3	14.8	17.8
2003	197	13.3	14.8	17.8
2004	198	14.4	13.8	19.2
2005	207	14.5	14.3	26.1
2006	193	14.8	13.0	23.3
2007	190	16.8	11.3	24.2
2008	187	16.8	11.1	24.1
2009	167	17.1	9.8	18.6
2010	171	16.5	10.3	20.5
2011	170	17.5	9.6	21.8
2012	159	12.8	12.4	19.5
2013	168	15.4	10.8	24.4
2014	161	15.1	10.6	21.7
2015	166	15.0	11.0	25.9
2016	166	15.0	11.0	21.1
2017	170	14.7	11.5	22.4
2018	185	16.8	11.0	30.3
2019	177	16.5	10.6	42.4
2020	179	16.6	10.7	34.6
2021	186	19.6	9.4	44.1
2022	184	18.6	9.8	29.9
2023	186	17.2	10.7	36
2024	179	16.9	10.5	33.5

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 East Buchanan High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$271 (1.7%)	$15,292 (98.3%)	$15,562

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Buchanan High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 138^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 197^th of 336 High schools	16.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan High School)	75	82.4	7.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Community School District)	75	82.4	7.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan High School)	75	76.5	1.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Community School District)	75	76.5	1.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan High School)	73.2	67.4	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (East Buchanan Community School District)	73.2	67.4	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan High School)	68.3	69.6	1.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (East Buchanan Community School District)	68.3	69.6	1.3%
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	177	186	5.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	159	176	10.7%
Two or More Races	9	4	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	36%	6.4%

Schools Near East Buchanan 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 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
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	179	17	10.5	33.5%	167 (93.3%)	3 (1.7%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%		48.2	197^th of 336 public high schools	41.4%	40			64.1	60.0	77.4			56.4	67.5	77.4		42.5	$15,562	$271	$15,292
Independence Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	700 20th Ave SW	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Independence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 334-7405	724	44	16.3	34.7%	661 (91.3%)	5 (0.7%)	26 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.3%)	66.2	113^th of 338 public high schools	66.6%		78.5	42^nd of 336 public high schools	87.5%	71	72.9	75.3	76.4	78.0	85.2	64.8	70.8	71.7	74.8	83.5	60.7	63.3	$15,700	$579	$15,121
North-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	157	14	11.0	24.8%	153 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%		68.6	93^rd of 336 public high schools	72.3%	7			100.0	84.1	84.6			87.9	75.0	64.1		61.4	$13,474	$183	$13,291
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	466	35	13.1	27.7%	428 (91.8%)	7 (1.5%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%		70.1	82^nd of 336 public high schools	75.6%	16			83.6	84.9	83.6			71.8	74.5	80.0		74.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	181	18	10.0	57.5%	171 (94.5%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%		38.1	240^th of 336 public high schools	28.6%	112			87.0	72.7	76.6			71.7	72.7	76.6		57.6	$18,632	$658	$17,974
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	341	26	13.1	47.2%	293 (85.9%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%		21.3	290^th of 336 public high schools	13.7%	3			65.8	63.2	57.1			54.2	48.3	61.9		43.7	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Jesup High School	Public	9-12	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	288	20	14.0	25.7%	276 (95.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	79.7	34^th of 338 public high schools	89.9%		66.7	101^st of 336 public high schools	69.9%	67			92.5	82.3	84.0			85.1	79.4	92.0		62.9	$13,563	$202	$13,361

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan High School

Is East Buchanan High School a good school?

East Buchanan High School ranks 237^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into East Buchanan High School?

East Buchanan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Buchanan Elementary School
Middle : East Buchanan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan High School?

Students at East Buchanan High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is East Buchanan High School in?

East Buchanan Community School District

How many students attend East Buchanan High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 179 students attended East Buchanan High School.

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