Is South Hardin High School a good school?

South Hardin High School ranks 195 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Hardin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended South Hardin High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Hardin High School?

Students at South Hardin High School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into South Hardin High School?

South Hardin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eldora-New Providence Elementary School

South Hardin High School in Eldora IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details South Hardin High School ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Hardin 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 (86.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hardin High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare South Hardin High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hardin High School is $16,134.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks South Hardin High School 195^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See South Hardin High School in the ranking list.)

Eldora-New Providence Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eldora-New Providence Community School District 162^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Hardin High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	59.29	172^nd	351	51.0%
2013	59.50	158^th	351	55.0%
2014	49.16	196^th	322	39.1%
2015	36.18	243^rd	324	25.0%
2016	24.56	261^st	320	18.4%
2017	58.93	153^rd	325	52.9%
2018	37.00	251^st	320	21.6%
2019	41.54	224^th	327	31.5%
2021	48.38	187^th	327	42.8%
2022	50.16	181^st	332	45.5%
2023	45.37	211^th	336	37.2%
2024	49.73	195^th	338	42.3%

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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 South Hardin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	244	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	250
1992	249	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	254
1993	247	2	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	254
1994	267	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	275
1995	259	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	263
1996	259	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	263
1997	272	0	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	281
1998	278	0	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	287
1999	278	1	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	290
2000	279	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	291
2001	282	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	289
2002	254	3	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	266
2003	254	3	2	5	2	n/a	n/a	266
2004	249	2	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	262
2005	219	2	3	7	2	n/a	n/a	233
2006	222	3	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	231
2007	223	3	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	238
2008	284	2	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	298
2009	280	5	4	4	4	n/a	n/a	297
2010	273	1	3	8	0	0	7	292
2011	270	1	2	7	1	0	12	293
2012	278	2	1	9	1	0	7	298
2013	267	2	0	13	1	0	7	290
2014	264	4	1	13	2	0	5	289
2015	254	2	2	11	1	0	9	279
2016	266	3	3	7	1	0	7	287
2017	264	4	4	8	0	0	10	290
2018	249	4	2	11	0	2	13	281
2019	249	4	1	14	1	0	10	279
2020	223	3	2	16	0	0	9	253
2021	212	2	2	16	1	0	7	240
2022	196	3	2	19	1	0	6	227
2023	212	2	2	21	0	0	5	242
2024	205	2	1	23	0	0	5	236

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 South Hardin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	250	21.9	11.4	20.4
1992	254	22.0	11.5	20.9
1993	254	22.4	11.3	17.7
1994	275	21.8	12.6	21.1
1995	263	20.0	13.2	22.4
1996	263	20.0	13.2	22.4
1997	281	21.0	13.4	21
1998	287	22.0	13.0	25.1
1999	290	23.0	12.6	29.3
2000	291	22.0	13.2	30.6
2001	289	22.0	13.1	27.7
2002	266	22.5	11.8	35.7
2003	266	22.5	11.8	35.7
2004	262	21.3	12.3	37
2005	233	21.8	10.7	39.9
2006	231	21.0	11.0	40.7
2007	238	22.7	10.5	36.1
2008	298	27.2	11.0	36.2
2009	297	27.7	10.7	36
2010	292	26.5	10.9	37.3
2011	293	27.3	10.7	40.3
2012	298	25.3	11.7	43
2013	290	25.2	11.4	45.5
2014	289	25.8	11.1	42.2
2015	279	24.0	11.6	37.6
2016	287	24.0	11.9	38
2017	290	24.4	11.8	38.3
2018	281	20.5	13.6	41.3
2019	279	20.5	13.5	43
2020	253	19.5	12.9	43.9
2021	240	19.2	12.4	44.6
2022	227	18.7	12.1	36.6
2023	242	18.5	13.0	42.6
2024	236	16.0	14.6	45.3

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 South Hardin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	250	21.9	11.4	20.4
1992	254	22.0	11.5	20.9
1993	254	22.4	11.3	17.7
1994	275	21.8	12.6	21.1
1995	263	20.0	13.2	22.4
1996	263	20.0	13.2	22.4
1997	281	21.0	13.4	21
1998	287	22.0	13.0	25.1
1999	290	23.0	12.6	29.3
2000	291	22.0	13.2	30.6
2001	289	22.0	13.1	27.7
2002	266	22.5	11.8	35.7
2003	266	22.5	11.8	35.7
2004	262	21.3	12.3	37
2005	233	21.8	10.7	39.9
2006	231	21.0	11.0	40.7
2007	238	22.7	10.5	36.1
2008	298	27.2	11.0	36.2
2009	297	27.7	10.7	36
2010	292	26.5	10.9	37.3
2011	293	27.3	10.7	40.3
2012	298	25.3	11.7	43
2013	290	25.2	11.4	45.5
2014	289	25.8	11.1	42.2
2015	279	24.0	11.6	37.6
2016	287	24.0	11.9	38
2017	290	24.4	11.8	38.3
2018	281	20.5	13.6	41.3
2019	279	20.5	13.5	43
2020	253	19.5	12.9	43.9
2021	240	19.2	12.4	44.6
2022	227	18.7	12.1	36.6
2023	242	18.5	13.0	42.6
2024	236	16.0	14.6	45.3

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 South Hardin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$452 (2.8%)	$15,681 (97.2%)	$16,134

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hardin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 224^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 211^th of 336 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Hardin High School)	76.9	67.8	9.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Eldora-New Providence Community School District)	76.9	67.8	9.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Hardin High School)	66.7	64.4	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Eldora-New Providence Community School District)	66.7	64.4	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Hardin High School)	63.9	74.5	10.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Eldora-New Providence Community School District)	63.9	74.5	10.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Hardin High School)	59	73.5	14.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Eldora-New Providence Community School District)	59	73.5	14.5%
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	279	242	13.3%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	14	21	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	212	14.9%
Two or More Races	10	5	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43%	42.6%	0.4%

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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Hardin High School	Public	9-12	1800 24th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 939-3421	236	16	14.6	45.3%	205 (86.9%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	49.7	195^th of 338 public high schools	42.3%		45.4	211^th of 336 public high schools	37.2%	16	73.2	72.6	74.1	71.4	71.0	72.4	48.4	$16,134	$452	$15,681
Choice Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	167	12	14.3	29.3%	118 (70.7%)	15 (9.0%)	20 (12.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)		66.7	42.1		25.0	10.0	36.8
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
Iowa Falls - Alden High School	Public	9-12	1903 North Taylor	Iowa Falls	50126	Hardin County	Iowa Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 648-6440	420	28	14.8	37.9%	366 (87.1%)	7 (1.7%)	35 (8.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	35.9	254^th of 338 public high schools	24.9%		32.4	260^th of 336 public high schools	22.6%	6	76.6	64.4	71.3	61.7	51.1	60.9	54.4	$12,616	$163	$12,453
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	27.9%	160 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19	87.5	86.0	73.3	72.5	74.4	71.1	81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
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

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