Is Newell-Fonda High School a good school?

Newell-Fonda High School ranks 222 nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Newell-Fonda High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Newell-Fonda High School.

What is the racial makeup of Newell-Fonda High School?

Students at Newell-Fonda High School are 77% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Newell-Fonda High School?

Newell-Fonda High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Newell-Fonda Elementary Middle : Newell-Fonda Middle School

Newell-Fonda High School in Newell IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Newell-Fonda High School ranks worse than 65.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newell-Fonda 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 (77%), Hispanic (15.8%), Pacific Islander (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Newell-Fonda High School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newell-Fonda High School is $19,002.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newell-Fonda High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Newell-Fonda High School 222^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Newell-Fonda High School in the ranking list.)

Newell-Fonda Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newell-Fonda Community School District 228^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newell-Fonda High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	33.35	285^th	351	18.8%
2013	79.04	28^th	351	92.0%
2014	71.29	93^rd	322	71.1%
2015	67.86	112^th	324	65.4%
2016	56.09	152^nd	320	52.5%
2017	29.42	264^th	325	18.8%
2018	69.32	98^th	320	69.4%
2019	48.30	193^rd	327	41.0%
2021	53.97	164^th	327	49.8%
2022	31.65	255^th	332	23.2%
2023	38.30	238^th	336	29.2%
2024	44.75	222^nd	338	34.3%

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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 Newell-Fonda High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	154	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1989	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1990	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1991	138	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	139
1992	146	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	148
1993	152	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
1994	147	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	148
1995	162	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	165
1996	162	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	165
1997	169	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	174
1998	162	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	168
1999	173	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	176
2000	171	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	179
2001	172	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	180
2002	155	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	165
2003	155	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	165
2004	162	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	167
2005	161	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	169
2006	150	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	155
2007	153	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	155
2008	153	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	158
2009	144	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	150
2010	133	0	0	10	0	0	1	144
2011	123	0	0	13	0	0	2	138
2012	118	0	0	20	0	0	2	140
2013	112	1	0	20	0	0	2	135
2014	110	1	0	22	0	0	1	134
2015	127	2	0	23	0	0	1	153
2016	114	2	0	32	0	0	1	149
2017	107	1	0	32	0	0	0	140
2018	107	1	0	31	0	2	1	142
2019	99	0	0	31	1	2	3	136
2020	121	0	0	30	1	4	5	161
2021	131	0	0	29	1	4	8	173
2022	137	0	0	28	1	2	6	174
2023	123	0	0	25	1	14	3	166
2024	107	1	0	22	1	6	2	139

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 Newell-Fonda High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	12.8	12.1	41.9
1989	162	12.8	12.6	24.7
1990	146	13.8	10.5	0
1991	139	13.8	10.0	25.9
1992	148	14.0	10.5	18.9
1993	154	13.5	11.4	29.9
1994	148	13.9	10.6	31.1
1995	165	13.8	12.0	46.7
1996	165	13.8	12.0	46.7
1997	174	14.2	12.3	25.3
1998	168	14.2	11.8	33.3
1999	176	14.5	12.1	38.6
2000	179	14.4	12.4	34.6
2001	180	14.4	12.5	31.7
2002	165	14.4	11.5	20.6
2003	165	14.4	11.5	20.6
2004	167	13.5	12.4	24
2005	169	13.9	12.2	23.7
2006	155	13.5	11.5	18.7
2007	155	12.8	12.1	18.7
2008	158	12.5	12.6	25.9
2009	150	13.2	11.4	32
2010	144	14.5	9.9	33.3
2011	138	16.2	8.5	45.7
2012	140	15.9	8.7	47.1
2013	135	15.4	8.7	43.7
2014	134	14.9	8.9	41
2015	153	15.0	10.2	45.1
2016	149	15.0	9.9	51
2017	140	14.0	9.9	47.9
2018	142	15.8	8.9	52.1
2019	136	15.8	8.5	52.9
2020	161	15.9	10.1	50.3
2021	173	16.4	10.5	42.8
2022	174	16.5	10.5	41.4
2023	166	13.9	11.9	41.6
2024	139	11.9	11.6	43.2

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 Newell-Fonda High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	12.8	12.1	41.9
1989	162	12.8	12.6	24.7
1990	146	13.8	10.5	0
1991	139	13.8	10.0	25.9
1992	148	14.0	10.5	18.9
1993	154	13.5	11.4	29.9
1994	148	13.9	10.6	31.1
1995	165	13.8	12.0	46.7
1996	165	13.8	12.0	46.7
1997	174	14.2	12.3	25.3
1998	168	14.2	11.8	33.3
1999	176	14.5	12.1	38.6
2000	179	14.4	12.4	34.6
2001	180	14.4	12.5	31.7
2002	165	14.4	11.5	20.6
2003	165	14.4	11.5	20.6
2004	167	13.5	12.4	24
2005	169	13.9	12.2	23.7
2006	155	13.5	11.5	18.7
2007	155	12.8	12.1	18.7
2008	158	12.5	12.6	25.9
2009	150	13.2	11.4	32
2010	144	14.5	9.9	33.3
2011	138	16.2	8.5	45.7
2012	140	15.9	8.7	47.1
2013	135	15.4	8.7	43.7
2014	134	14.9	8.9	41
2015	153	15.0	10.2	45.1
2016	149	15.0	9.9	51
2017	140	14.0	9.9	47.9
2018	142	15.8	8.9	52.1
2019	136	15.8	8.5	52.9
2020	161	15.9	10.1	50.3
2021	173	16.4	10.5	42.8
2022	174	16.5	10.5	41.4
2023	166	13.9	11.9	41.6
2024	139	11.9	11.6	43.2

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 Newell-Fonda High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (1.6%)	$18,701 (98.4%)	$19,002

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newell-Fonda 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 193^rd of 327 High schools	Ranks 238^th of 336 High schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda High School)	78.8	66.7	12.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	78.8	66.7	12.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda High School)	69.7	61.1	8.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	69.7	61.1	8.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda High School)	71.4	69	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	71.4	69	2.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda High School)	53.6	69	15.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	53.6	69	15.4%
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	136	166	22.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	31	25	19.4%
Pacific Islander	2	14	600%
White	99	123	24.2%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	41.6%	11.4%

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 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
Newell-Fonda High School	Public	9-12	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 272-3325	139	12	11.6	43.2%	107 (77.0%)	1 (0.7%)	22 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	2 (1.4%)	44.7	222^nd of 338 public high schools	34.3%		38.3	238^th of 336 public high schools	29.2%	16			62.9	73.1	74.3			51.4	76.9	62.9		73.1	$19,002	$301	$18,701
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School	Public, Charter	12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	52	0		50.0%	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (73.1%)	9 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$14,028	$97	$13,931
Storm Lake High School	Public	9-12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	805	45	17.9	59.9%	130 (16.1%)	34 (4.2%)	433 (53.8%)	122 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.2%)	20 (2.5%)	12.3	309^th of 338 public high schools	8.6%		11.7	309^th of 336 public high schools	8.0%				58.6	62.3	46.9			40.6	53.7	42.3		47.4	$15,042	$355	$14,687
Alta-Aurelia High School	Public	9-12	1009 South Main Street	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 200-1331	199	18	11.0	39.7%	161 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	48.7	201^st of 338 public high schools	40.5%		52.5	176^th of 336 public high schools	47.6%	25			73.9	80.0	66.0			65.2	76.0	61.7		56.0	$16,446	$128	$16,318
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School	Public	7-12	205 2nd Ave NW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-4848	374	29	12.7	57.0%	309 (82.6%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	20 (5.3%)	42.8	232^nd of 338 public high schools	31.4%		52.4	177^th of 336 public high schools	47.3%	55	72.1	75.8	79.2	69.1	70.0	71.7	74.2	66.7	63.2	68.0	60.6	51.5	$15,785	$176	$15,609
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center	Public	9-12	202 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 335-5971	18	0	46.1	61.1%	15 (83.3%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)													$16,843	$148	$16,695

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