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Graettinger-Terril High School

Summary:

Graettinger-Terril High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Graettinger, Iowa, with a student population of 128. The school is part of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, which is ranked 267 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graettinger-Terril High School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state average, with some exceptions. For example, the school's 9th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was higher than the state average in 2023-2024, but the 10th and 11th grade proficiency rates were lower. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.78% to 46.88% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby North Union High School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School.

Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Graettinger-Terril High School, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower than the nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 48 out of 351 Iowa high schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 264 out of 336 in 2022-2023, in contrast to the nearby North Union High School, which has maintained a relatively high ranking.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 205 S Lincoln Ave
       Graettinger, IA  51342-0058

(712) 859-3286

District: Graettinger-Terril Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,099 Help


Feeder schools for Graettinger-Terril High School:

Elementary:    Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Middle:    Graettinger-Terril Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Graettinger-Terril High School ranks worse than 72.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Graettinger-Terril 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 Graettinger-Terril High School is $20,099.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Graettinger-Terril High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Graettinger-Terril High School 244th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Graettinger-Terril High School in the ranking list.)

Graettinger-Terril Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Graettinger-Terril Community School District 267th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graettinger-Terril High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 60.76 159th 351 54.7%
2013 76.79 48th 351 86.3%
2015 24.39 270th 324 16.7%
2016 40.41 218th 320 31.9%
2017 69.88 93rd 325 71.4%
2018 58.59 152nd 320 52.5%
2019 11.30 307th 327 6.1%
2021 39.20 231st 327 29.4%
2022 33.65 248th 332 25.3%
2023 31.26 264th 336 21.4%
2024 38.03 244th 338 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Graettinger-Terril High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Open Quote I would not give this school any stars as it is not deserving of such. They treat their employees like trash. The administration doesn’t do anything for discipline. Students get away with threading others lives whether it be teachers or other students. But if a student is caught vaping it’s an automatic suspension. They point fingers at everyone but themselves. I will not have my children attend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Graettinger-Terril High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1989 100 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1990 86 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1991 94 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 97
1992 107 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1993 129 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1994 117 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1995 93 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1996 93 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1997 86 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1998 88 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 90
1999 83 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2000 93 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 104 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 107
2002 95 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 95 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 91 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 94
2005 138 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 138 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2007 127 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2008 114 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 115
2009 113 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 114
2010 97 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 101
2011 96 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 100
2012 102 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 104
2013 80 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 84
2014 113 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 119
2015 111 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 116
2016 123 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 127
2017 116 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 121
2018 104 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 107
2019 119 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 126
2020 116 0 0 9 0 1 0 0 126
2021 123 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 131
2022 119 0 0 8 0 1 1 0 129
2023 115 0 1 10 0 0 2 0 128

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 Graettinger-Terril High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 101 12.1 8.3 56.4
1989 100 12.1 8.2 33
1990 88 11.5 7.6 0
1991 97 11.6 8.3 36.1
1992 107 13.0 8.2 34.6
1993 133 12.2 10.9 39.1
1994 118 11.7 10.1 30.5
1995 94 13.0 7.2 29.8
1996 94 13.0 7.2 29.8
1997 88 12.8 6.9 22.7
1998 90 11.8 7.6 27.8
1999 87 11.8 7.4 40.2
2000 98 14.5 6.8 32.7
2001 107 10.6 10.1 31.8
2002 99 11.9 8.3 28.3
2003 99 11.9 8.3 28.3
2004 94 8.9 10.6 22.3
2005 141 11.6 12.2 31.9
2006 142 11.2 12.7 33.8
2007 129 11.2 11.5 27.1
2008 115 12.1 9.5 33.9
2009 114 12.7 9.0 36.8
2010 101 11.0 9.1 39.6
2011 100 12.0 8.3 34
2012 104 12.6 8.2 40.4
2013 84 10.5 7.9 38.1
2014 119 11.9 9.9 39.5
2015 116 11.0 10.5 40.5
2016 127 12.0 10.5 32.3
2017 121 10.3 11.7 32.2
2018 107 11.7 9.1 40.2
2019 126 12.9 9.7 43.7
2020 126 12.6 10.0 43.7
2021 131 12.6 10.3 46.6
2022 129 11.6 11.1 31.8
2023 128 12.1 10.5 46.9

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 Graettinger-Terril High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 101 12.1 8.3 56.4
1989 100 12.1 8.2 33
1990 88 11.5 7.6 0
1991 97 11.6 8.3 36.1
1992 107 13.0 8.2 34.6
1993 133 12.2 10.9 39.1
1994 118 11.7 10.1 30.5
1995 94 13.0 7.2 29.8
1996 94 13.0 7.2 29.8
1997 88 12.8 6.9 22.7
1998 90 11.8 7.6 27.8
1999 87 11.8 7.4 40.2
2000 98 14.5 6.8 32.7
2001 107 10.6 10.1 31.8
2002 99 11.9 8.3 28.3
2003 99 11.9 8.3 28.3
2004 94 8.9 10.6 22.3
2005 141 11.6 12.2 31.9
2006 142 11.2 12.7 33.8
2007 129 11.2 11.5 27.1
2008 115 12.1 9.5 33.9
2009 114 12.7 9.0 36.8
2010 101 11.0 9.1 39.6
2011 100 12.0 8.3 34
2012 104 12.6 8.2 40.4
2013 84 10.5 7.9 38.1
2014 119 11.9 9.9 39.5
2015 116 11.0 10.5 40.5
2016 127 12.0 10.5 32.3
2017 121 10.3 11.7 32.2
2018 107 11.7 9.1 40.2
2019 126 12.9 9.7 43.7
2020 126 12.6 10.0 43.7
2021 131 12.6 10.3 46.6
2022 129 11.6 11.1 31.8
2023 128 12.1 10.5 46.9

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 Graettinger-Terril High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $233 (1.2%) $19,868 (98.9%) $20,099

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graettinger-Terril 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 307th of 327 High schoolsRanks 264th of 336 High schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Graettinger-Terril High School)65.276.2
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Graettinger-Terril Community School District)65.276.2
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Graettinger-Terril High School)47.861.9
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Graettinger-Terril Community School District)47.861.9
 14.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Graettinger-Terril High School)5055
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Graettinger-Terril Community School District)5055
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Graettinger-Terril High School)4570
 25%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Graettinger-Terril Community School District)4570
 25%
   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 Students126128
 1.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White119115
 3.4%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%46.9%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Graettinger-Terril High School

Graettinger-Terril High School ranks 244th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Graettinger-Terril High School are 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended Graettinger-Terril High School.

Graettinger-Terril High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Middle : Graettinger-Terril Middle School


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