Interstate 35 High School

Summary:

Interstate 35 High School is a public high school located in Truro, Iowa, serving 274 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Interstate 35 Community School District, which is ranked 60 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interstate 35 High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.3% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.44% to 22.75% over the past three school years, which is lower than nearby schools like Clarke Community High School, which had a 53.17% free/reduced lunch rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Interstate 35 High School has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.1 in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools such as Indianola High School (17.6) and Winterset Senior High School (15.7).

While Interstate 35 High School's academic performance is impressive, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.43% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. This is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Clarke Community High School, which has a more diverse student population. The school may want to consider ways to increase diversity and address any potential socioeconomic disparities that may exist within its student population, as diversity can bring valuable perspectives and experiences to the learning environment.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 405 E North St
       Truro, IA  50257-0079


(641) 765-4818

District: Interstate 35 Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,262 Help


Feeder schools for Interstate 35 High School:

Elementary:    Interstate 35 Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Interstate 35 High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Interstate 35 High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Interstate 35 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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Interstate 35 High School is $14,262.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Interstate 35 High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Interstate 35 High School 79th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Interstate 35 High School in the ranking list.)

Interstate 35 Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Interstate 35 Community School District 60th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Interstate 35 High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 50.84 198th 349 43.3%
2016 68.35 91st 343 73.5%
2017 47.69 194th 327 40.7%
2018 45.28 198th 318 37.7%
2019 58.65 144th 342 57.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Interstate 35 High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 32.04 255th 324 21.3%
2016 61.89 123rd 320 61.6%
2017 67.39 108th 325 66.8%
2018 42.29 228th 320 28.8%
2019 51.07 171st 327 47.7%
2021 36.51 244th 327 25.4%
2022 49.55 184th 332 44.6%
2023 58.47 148th 336 56.0%
2024 72.14 79th 338 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Interstate 35 High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Interstate 35 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 457 7 7 0 0 0 2 0 473
2015 431 5 4 8 0 0 6 0 454
2016 418 5 2 12 0 0 5 0 442
2017 426 5 1 10 0 0 7 0 449
2018 428 5 2 7 0 0 7 0 449
2019 362 4 1 7 0 0 8 0 382
2020 227 3 1 6 0 0 4 0 241
2021 241 0 1 8 0 0 5 0 255
2022 243 0 1 13 0 0 6 1 264
2023 256 0 0 14 0 0 3 1 274

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 Interstate 35 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 473 31.4 15.0 29.4
2015 454 32.0 14.1 29.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 28.3
2017 449 30.3 14.7 26.7
2018 449 30.9 14.5 22.3
2019 382 31.1 12.2 26.7
2020 241 25.1 9.5 26.1
2021 255 24.1 10.5 22.7
2022 264 22.6 11.6 20.8
2023 274 24.5 11.1 20.4

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 Interstate 35 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 473 31.4 15.0 29.4
2015 454 32.0 14.1 29.3
2016 442 32.0 13.8 28.3
2017 449 30.3 14.7 26.7
2018 449 30.9 14.5 22.3
2019 382 31.1 12.2 26.7
2020 241 25.1 9.5 26.1
2021 255 24.1 10.5 22.7
2022 264 22.6 11.6 20.8
2023 274 24.5 11.1 20.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Interstate 35 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.1%) $14,100 (98.9%) $14,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Interstate 35 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 171st of 327 High schoolsRanks 148th of 336 High schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 High School)76.575
 1.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Community School District)76.575
 1.5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 High School)60.867.6
 6.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Community School District)60.867.6
 6.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 High School)74.265
 9.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Interstate 35 Community School District)74.265
 9.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 High School)69.470
 0.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Interstate 35 Community School District)69.470
 0.6%
   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 Students382274
 28.3%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White362256
 29.3%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%20.4%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Interstate 35 High School

Interstate 35 High School ranks 79th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Interstate 35 High School.

Interstate 35 High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Interstate 35 Elementary School

Students at Interstate 35 High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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