Grundy Center High School

Summary:

Grundy Center High School is a public high school serving 235 students in grades 9-12 in Grundy Center, Iowa. The school is part of the Grundy Center Community School District, which is ranked 8th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grundy Center High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, ranking 13th out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state averages in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 94.6% of 9th-grade students, 86.1% of 10th-grade students, and 91.5% of 11th-grade students at Grundy Center High School were proficient or better in ISASP English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 74.9%, 73.8%, and 70.2%, respectively.

While Grundy Center High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 students per teacher, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.34% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly different from some nearby schools, such as Choice Charter School, which has a more diverse student population. Additionally, Grundy Center High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 28.51% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to some nearby schools like South Hardin High School (42.56%) and North Tama High School (40.21%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638

(319) 825-5449

District: Grundy Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,683

Feeder schools for Grundy Center High School:

Elementary:	Grundy Center Elementary School
Middle:	Grundy Center Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 247

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grundy Center High School ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grundy Center 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 (92.7%), two or more races (4%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grundy Center High School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Grundy Center High School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grundy Center High School is $17,683.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center High School 13^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Grundy Center High School in the ranking list.)

Grundy Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grundy Center Community School District 8^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grundy Center High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	19.44	316^th	351	10.0%
2013	67.71	104^th	351	70.4%
2014	79.16	48^th	322	85.1%
2015	74.18	76^th	324	76.5%
2016	81.64	43^rd	320	86.6%
2017	79.71	41^st	325	87.4%
2018	73.36	76^th	320	76.3%
2019	81.95	27^th	327	91.7%
2021	84.89	23^rd	327	93.0%
2022	85.58	20^th	332	94.0%
2023	93.05	5^th	336	98.5%
2024	86.12	13^th	338	96.2%

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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 Grundy Center High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	196	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1989	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
1990	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	168	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	173
1992	190	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	192
1993	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1994	363	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
1995	367	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	369
1996	367	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	369
1997	216	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
1998	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	205
1999	203	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	203
2000	241	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2001	256	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	259
2002	237	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	245
2003	237	3	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	245
2004	263	2	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	270
2005	263	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	270
2006	239	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	248
2007	249	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	254
2008	224	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2009	218	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	222
2010	203	2	1	0	0	2	2	210
2011	193	0	1	0	0	2	3	199
2012	190	1	1	0	0	1	2	195
2013	179	2	0	1	0	2	2	186
2014	176	3	0	1	0	2	0	182
2015	182	0	0	2	0	1	1	186
2016	196	1	0	1	0	1	2	201
2017	193	1	0	2	0	0	5	201
2018	190	0	0	3	0	0	5	198
2019	192	1	0	3	0	1	6	203
2020	186	2	0	5	0	1	4	198
2021	204	2	0	3	1	1	4	215
2022	212	2	0	1	1	2	6	224
2023	217	2	0	3	2	2	9	235
2024	229	3	0	0	3	2	10	247

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 Grundy Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	18.1	10.8	10.2
1989	187	17.1	10.9	2.1
1990	184	17.0	10.8	0
1991	173	16.2	10.6	9.8
1992	192	20.0	9.6	9.9
1993	364	25.0	14.6	10.4
1994	364	25.1	14.5	7.1
1995	369	25.4	14.5	11.9
1996	369	25.4	14.5	11.9
1997	217	17.6	12.3	15.7
1998	205	18.7	11.0	15.1
1999	203	16.8	12.1	17.7
2000	242	20.5	11.8	18.2
2001	259	19.5	13.3	16.6
2002	245	21.1	11.6	20
2003	245	21.1	11.6	20
2004	270	21.7	12.4	19.6
2005	270	21.7	12.4	19.3
2006	248	18.9	13.1	19.8
2007	254	18.9	13.4	20.5
2008	227	19.4	11.7	18.5
2009	222	19.5	11.4	18.5
2010	210	19.5	10.7	23.8
2011	199	20.5	9.7	22.6
2012	195	17.2	11.2	26.2
2013	186	17.1	10.8	29
2014	182	14.7	12.3	25.3
2015	186	21.0	8.8	29.6
2016	201	15.0	13.4	25.9
2017	201	17.0	11.8	24.9
2018	198	22.6	8.7	22.2
2019	203	19.6	10.3	20.2
2020	198	22.1	8.9	21.7
2021	215	21.7	9.9	26.5
2022	224	21.3	10.5	29
2023	235	19.7	11.9	28.5
2024	247	20.0	12.3	30.4

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 Grundy Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	196	18.1	10.8	10.2
1989	187	17.1	10.9	2.1
1990	184	17.0	10.8	0
1991	173	16.2	10.6	9.8
1992	192	20.0	9.6	9.9
1993	364	25.0	14.6	10.4
1994	364	25.1	14.5	7.1
1995	369	25.4	14.5	11.9
1996	369	25.4	14.5	11.9
1997	217	17.6	12.3	15.7
1998	205	18.7	11.0	15.1
1999	203	16.8	12.1	17.7
2000	242	20.5	11.8	18.2
2001	259	19.5	13.3	16.6
2002	245	21.1	11.6	20
2003	245	21.1	11.6	20
2004	270	21.7	12.4	19.6
2005	270	21.7	12.4	19.3
2006	248	18.9	13.1	19.8
2007	254	18.9	13.4	20.5
2008	227	19.4	11.7	18.5
2009	222	19.5	11.4	18.5
2010	210	19.5	10.7	23.8
2011	199	20.5	9.7	22.6
2012	195	17.2	11.2	26.2
2013	186	17.1	10.8	29
2014	182	14.7	12.3	25.3
2015	186	21.0	8.8	29.6
2016	201	15.0	13.4	25.9
2017	201	17.0	11.8	24.9
2018	198	22.6	8.7	22.2
2019	203	19.6	10.3	20.2
2020	198	22.1	8.9	21.7
2021	215	21.7	9.9	26.5
2022	224	21.3	10.5	29
2023	235	19.7	11.9	28.5
2024	247	20.0	12.3	30.4

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 Grundy Center High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$238 (1.3%)	$17,445 (98.7%)	$17,683

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grundy Center High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 336 High schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center High School)	82.6	95.1	12.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	82.6	95.1	12.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center High School)	71.7	91.8	20.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	71.7	91.8	20.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center High School)	93.2	85.5	7.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Grundy Center Community School District)	93.2	85.5	7.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center High School)	90.9	87.3	3.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grundy Center Community School District)	90.9	87.3	3.6%
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	203	235	15.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	192	217	13%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.2%	28.5%	8.3%

Schools Near Grundy Center 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
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
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School	Public	7-12	600 Blackhawk Street	Reinbeck	50669	Grundy County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 345-2921	197	19	10.2	34.0%	181 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	46.7	213^th of 338 public high schools	37.0%		23.3	284^th of 336 public high schools	15.5%	71	71.9	95.5	73.7	75.0	57.5	65.6	90.9	63.2	71.9	67.5	90.9	67.7	$15,800	$458	$15,344
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
Dike-New Hartford High School	Public	9-12	330 Main St	Dike	50624	Grundy County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 989-2485	281	21	13.2	19.9%	266 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	83.3	20^th of 338 public high schools	94.1%		81.2	33^rd of 336 public high schools	90.2%	13			85.5	88.6	83.8			84.1	82.9	82.4		81.4	$14,985	$284	$14,701
Aplington-Parkersburg High School	Public	9-12	610 N Johnson St	Parkersburg	50665	Butler County	Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 346-1571	261	18	14.5	28.4%	251 (96.2%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.6	30^th of 338 public high schools	91.1%		81.3	32^nd of 336 public high schools	90.5%	2			84.8	88.9	90.6			74.2	74.6	81.3		87.3	$16,000	$262	$15,738
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
Hudson High School	Public	7-12	245 S Washington	Hudson	50643	Black Hawk County	Hudson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 988-4226	368	28	13.1	22.8%	318 (86.4%)	4 (1.1%)	24 (6.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.4%)	83.3	19^th of 338 public high schools	94.4%		84.3	24^th of 336 public high schools	92.9%	5	82.7	78.7	86.7	83.6	90.2	70.7	85.1	78.3	80.3	91.8	59.6	80.3	$13,977	$58	$13,919
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
GMG Secondary School	Public	7-12	306 Park Street	Garwin	50632	Tama County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 499-2005	210	20	10.5	43.8%	186 (88.6%)	8 (3.8%)	7 (3.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	48.5	203^rd of 338 public high schools	39.9%		54.5	164^th of 336 public high schools	51.2%	39	66.7	81.5	67.6	72.4	83.3	45.5	40.7	50.0	65.5	77.8	63.0	62.1	$14,599	$177	$14,421
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Grundy Center High School

How many students attend Grundy Center High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Grundy Center High School.

What schools feed into Grundy Center High School?

Grundy Center High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grundy Center Elementary School
Middle : Grundy Center Middle School

What district is Grundy Center High School in?

Grundy Center Community School District

Is Grundy Center High School a good school?

Yes! Grundy Center High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 338 Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Grundy Center High School?

Students at Grundy Center High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

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