Jesup High School

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Jesup High School ranks 34 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jesup High School is a public high school serving 278 students in grades 9-12 in Jesup, Iowa. The school is part of the Jesup Community School District, which is ranked 75 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jesup High School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages, with 92.5% proficient in 9th grade ELA, 92% proficient in 11th grade Math, and 62.9% proficient in 10th grade Science. The school's academic performance has been consistently strong, with a statewide ranking between 34 and 133 over the past 10 years, and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Jesup High School's academic performance is generally stronger, with higher proficiency rates in ISASP tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Jesup High School's 11th grade Math proficiency rate was 92%, compared to 94.1% at Denver Senior High School, 77.4% at East Buchanan High School, and 79.1% at Union High School. Additionally, Jesup High School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $13,563, which is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools, suggesting the school is able to achieve its strong academic performance with relatively lower per-student spending.

Detail:

Public 9-12

531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648-0287

(319) 827-1700

District: Jesup Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,563

Feeder schools for Jesup High School:

Elementary:	Jesup Elementary School
	Perry #1 Elementary School
	Prairie Grove Elementary School
	Triumph Elementary School
Middle:	Jesup Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.8%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jesup High School ranks better than 89.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jesup 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 (95.8%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jesup High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Jesup High School employs 20.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jesup High School is $13,563.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Jesup High School 34^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Jesup High School in the ranking list.)

Jesup Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jesup Community School District 75^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jesup High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.21	80^th	351	77.2%
2013	38.69	271^st	351	22.8%
2014	78.14	54^th	322	83.2%
2015	46.63	210^th	324	35.2%
2016	72.31	86^th	320	73.1%
2017	79.52	42^nd	325	87.1%
2018	73.65	73^rd	320	77.2%
2019	60.11	133^rd	327	59.3%
2021	67.26	95^th	327	70.9%
2022	67.89	91^st	332	72.6%
2023	66.68	101^st	336	69.9%
2024	79.67	34^th	338	89.9%

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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 Jesup High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	346	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1989	347	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	350
1990	373	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
1991	447	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	452
1992	259	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	262
1993	264	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	267
1994	280	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	285
1995	256	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
1996	256	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
1997	285	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
1998	303	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
1999	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
2000	338	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	339
2001	307	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	308
2002	299	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	302
2003	299	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	302
2004	249	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	251
2005	247	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	250
2006	248	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	250
2007	234	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	237
2008	260	0	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	266
2009	258	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
2010	248	0	1	5	0	0	6	260
2011	233	1	1	6	0	0	5	246
2012	215	0	0	3	0	0	7	225
2013	200	0	0	5	0	0	5	210
2014	196	0	0	3	1	0	6	206
2015	198	1	0	1	1	0	5	206
2016	209	0	0	2	1	0	3	215
2017	222	0	0	5	2	0	0	229
2018	222	1	0	7	2	0	1	233
2019	251	1	0	8	2	0	3	265
2020	253	3	0	8	2	0	4	270
2021	257	1	0	9	0	0	7	274
2022	285	0	0	4	0	0	12	301
2023	262	1	0	4	0	0	11	278
2024	276	1	0	4	0	0	7	288

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 Jesup High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	26.3	13.1	38
1989	350	25.9	13.5	8.6
1990	375	25.1	14.9	0
1991	452	28.0	16.1	14.8
1992	262	21.0	12.4	17.2
1993	267	20.7	12.9	16.9
1994	285	21.0	13.6	17.2
1995	262	20.0	13.1	19.8
1996	262	20.0	13.1	19.8
1997	290	20.0	14.5	17.2
1998	305	24.0	12.7	14.1
1999	305	18.4	16.6	22
2000	339	21.0	16.1	17.4
2001	308	19.5	15.8	14.3
2002	302	20.0	15.1	15.2
2003	302	20.0	15.1	15.2
2004	251	18.3	13.7	13.9
2005	250	18.0	13.9	12
2006	250	18.6	13.4	12.8
2007	237	18.4	12.9	14.3
2008	266	19.1	13.9	16.2
2009	265	19.9	13.3	17
2010	260	19.3	13.4	23.1
2011	246	20.7	11.8	20.7
2012	225	16.1	13.9	21.3
2013	210	16.5	12.6	24.3
2014	206	17.7	11.5	22.3
2015	206	17.0	12.1	22.3
2016	215	16.0	13.4	20.9
2017	229	17.3	13.2	23.6
2018	233	19.3	12.0	18.9
2019	265	19.6	13.4	23.8
2020	270	19.5	13.8	22.6
2021	274	19.4	14.0	22.3
2022	301	21.3	14.0	19.6
2023	278	20.6	13.4	22.7
2024	288	20.4	14.0	25.7

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 Jesup High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	347	26.3	13.1	38
1989	350	25.9	13.5	8.6
1990	375	25.1	14.9	0
1991	452	28.0	16.1	14.8
1992	262	21.0	12.4	17.2
1993	267	20.7	12.9	16.9
1994	285	21.0	13.6	17.2
1995	262	20.0	13.1	19.8
1996	262	20.0	13.1	19.8
1997	290	20.0	14.5	17.2
1998	305	24.0	12.7	14.1
1999	305	18.4	16.6	22
2000	339	21.0	16.1	17.4
2001	308	19.5	15.8	14.3
2002	302	20.0	15.1	15.2
2003	302	20.0	15.1	15.2
2004	251	18.3	13.7	13.9
2005	250	18.0	13.9	12
2006	250	18.6	13.4	12.8
2007	237	18.4	12.9	14.3
2008	266	19.1	13.9	16.2
2009	265	19.9	13.3	17
2010	260	19.3	13.4	23.1
2011	246	20.7	11.8	20.7
2012	225	16.1	13.9	21.3
2013	210	16.5	12.6	24.3
2014	206	17.7	11.5	22.3
2015	206	17.0	12.1	22.3
2016	215	16.0	13.4	20.9
2017	229	17.3	13.2	23.6
2018	233	19.3	12.0	18.9
2019	265	19.6	13.4	23.8
2020	270	19.5	13.8	22.6
2021	274	19.4	14.0	22.3
2022	301	21.3	14.0	19.6
2023	278	20.6	13.4	22.7
2024	288	20.4	14.0	25.7

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 Jesup High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$202 (1.5%)	$13,361 (98.5%)	$13,563

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jesup High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 133^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 101^st of 336 High schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup High School)	75.5	73.7	1.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	75.5	73.7	1.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jesup High School)	77.4	76.3	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	77.4	76.3	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup High School)	66.2	72.2	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Jesup Community School District)	66.2	72.2	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jesup High School)	79.7	87.5	7.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jesup Community School District)	79.7	87.5	7.8%
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	265	278	4.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	262	4.4%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	22.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Jesup 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
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
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
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	208	15	13.9	38.9%	187 (89.9%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%		50.3	185^th of 336 public high schools	44.9%	15	83.3	77.3	75.0	76.0	90.0	67.6	79.2	81.8	78.6	64.0	73.3	62.2	60.7	70.0	$15,242	$249	$14,993
Expo Alternative Learning Center	Public	6-12	1410 Independence Ave	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 433-1930	578	32	18.0	81.5%	226 (39.1%)	207 (35.8%)	54 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	11 (1.9%)	76 (13.1%)	0.1	335^th of 338 public high schools	0.9%		0.4	332^nd of 336 public high schools	1.2%	3			23.1	30.8	28.0	35.4			30.8	13.0	15.7	12.2	25.0	18.2	$14,570	$546	$14,023
Union High School	Public	9-12	200 Adams St	La Porte City	50651	Black Hawk County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 342-2697	315	27	11.7	25.7%	283 (89.8%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	66.3	112^th of 338 public high schools	66.9%		55.1	163^rd of 336 public high schools	51.5%	51				75.4	82.1	79.1				73.9	73.8	79.1		66.7	$15,170	$348	$14,821
East High School	Public	9-12	214 High St	Waterloo	50703	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2400	1,013	52	19.3	73.6%	383 (37.8%)	324 (32.0%)	166 (16.4%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.6%)	96 (9.5%)	7.6	316^th of 338 public high schools	6.5%		7.2	318^th of 336 public high schools	5.4%	2				50.2	55.9	49.2				43.0	50.0	45.1		34.0	$15,126	$451	$14,674
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	293	22	13.3	20.1%	283 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%		53.8	167^th of 336 public high schools	50.3%	94		77.5	69.6	70.2	65.5	72.5		80.0	80.0	59.6	63.8	72.5	66.7	36.2	$13,502	$255	$13,248
West High School	Public	9-12	425 E Ridgeway Ave	Waterloo	50702	Black Hawk County	Waterloo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 433-2700	1,713	99	17.2	62.5%	806 (47.1%)	361 (21.1%)	260 (15.2%)	85 (5.0%)	5 (0.3%)	77 (4.5%)	119 (6.9%)	29.5	271^st of 338 public high schools	19.8%		31.6	263^rd of 336 public high schools	21.7%	8				68.5	68.7	65.9				51.3	64.5	54.6		52.5	$13,055	$432	$12,622
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jesup High School

What is the racial makeup of Jesup High School?

Students at Jesup High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Jesup High School in?

Jesup Community School District

What schools feed into Jesup High School?

Jesup High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jesup Elementary School
Elementary : Perry #1 Elementary School
Elementary : Prairie Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Triumph Elementary School
Middle : Jesup Middle School

Is Jesup High School a good school?

Jesup High School ranks 34^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jesup High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Jesup High School.

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