North-Linn Senior High School

Q: Is North-Linn Senior High School a good school?

North-Linn Senior High School ranks 86 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North-Linn Senior High School is a public high school located in Troy Mills, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 166. The school is part of the North Linn Community School District, which is ranked 50 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating.

North-Linn Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 84.1% of 10th graders, 84.6% of 11th graders, and 100% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 73.8%, 70.2%, and 74.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 75% of 10th graders, 64.1% of 11th graders, and 87.9% of 9th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66%, 65.7%, and 63.3%. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Iowa high schools, with a ranking of 86 out of 338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby high schools, North-Linn Senior High School generally outperforms many of them in academic metrics, such as ISASP test scores and statewide rankings. For example, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and Center Point-Urbana High School, which are also highly ranked in the state, have similar academic performance to North-Linn Senior High School. However, some nearby schools, such as Marion High School and Independence Junior Senior High School, have lower academic performance and rankings compared to North-Linn Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52218-0200

(319) 224-3291

District: North Linn Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,474

Feeder schools for North-Linn Senior High School:

Elementary:	North Linn Elementary
Middle:	North-Linn Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Two or more races:

1.3%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North-Linn Senior High School ranks better than 74.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North-Linn Senior 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 (97.5%), two or more races (1.3%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North-Linn Senior High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare North-Linn Senior High School employs 14.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North-Linn Senior High School is $13,474.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North-Linn Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North-Linn Senior High School 86^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North-Linn Senior High School in the ranking list.)

North Linn Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Linn Community School District 50^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North-Linn Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	71.05	89^th	351	74.6%
2013	51.77	211^th	351	39.9%
2014	62.85	136^th	322	57.8%
2015	38.13	238^th	324	26.5%
2016	17.31	283^rd	320	11.6%
2017	46.66	213^th	325	34.5%
2018	67.00	111^th	320	65.3%
2019	58.37	136^th	327	58.4%
2021	77.00	50^th	327	84.7%
2022	63.60	116^th	332	65.1%
2023	68.55	93^rd	336	72.3%
2024	71.13	86^th	338	74.6%

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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 North-Linn Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
1989	228	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	229
1990	199	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	200
1991	210	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1992	233	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1993	231	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
1994	228	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	229
1995	182	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	183
1996	182	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	183
1997	193	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	194
1998	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
1999	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
2000	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2001	223	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	224
2002	229	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	231
2003	229	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	231
2004	236	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	239
2005	227	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2006	252	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	241	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
2008	240	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	244
2009	237	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2010	220	2	3	0	0	0	2	227
2011	211	4	2	0	0	0	5	222
2012	202	4	3	0	0	0	3	212
2013	190	5	1	0	0	0	3	199
2014	191	3	0	0	0	0	1	195
2015	188	2	0	3	0	0	1	194
2016	195	1	0	3	0	0	0	199
2017	199	0	0	2	0	0	1	202
2018	202	0	1	2	0	0	3	208
2019	209	0	1	1	0	0	5	216
2020	199	0	1	1	0	0	5	206
2021	187	1	1	2	0	0	1	192
2022	170	0	0	1	0	0	4	175
2023	163	1	0	0	0	0	2	166
2024	153	1	0	1	0	0	2	157

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 North-Linn Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	257	20.5	12.5	12.5
1989	229	20.6	11.1	12.2
1990	200	20.6	9.7	12.5
1991	211	19.2	10.9	13.3
1992	235	19.0	12.3	10.6
1993	232	16.8	13.8	8.6
1994	229	16.3	14.0	11.4
1995	183	18.3	10.0	13.7
1996	183	18.3	10.0	13.7
1997	194	18.3	10.6	9.8
1998	192	21.0	9.1	9.9
1999	202	21.0	9.6	14.9
2000	218	19.0	11.5	10.6
2001	224	18.0	12.4	11.2
2002	231	20.0	11.6	17.3
2003	231	20.0	11.6	17.3
2004	239	21.5	11.1	12.6
2005	231	22.1	10.5	13.9
2006	253	20.1	12.6	16.2
2007	244	19.5	12.5	16.4
2008	244	19.5	12.5	17.6
2009	239	19.5	12.3	15.9
2010	227	19.5	11.6	18.9
2011	222	20.0	11.1	21.6
2012	212	19.8	10.6	23.6
2013	199	19.7	10.0	20.6
2014	195	21.1	9.2	22.6
2015	194	19.0	10.2	21.1
2016	199	17.0	11.7	24.6
2017	202	16.5	12.2	20.8
2018	208	15.8	13.1	19.2
2019	216	14.9	14.4	19
2020	206	13.9	14.8	18.4
2021	192	14.7	13.0	9.9
2022	175	14.2	12.2	15.4
2023	166	15.2	10.8	24.1
2024	157	14.1	11.0	24.8

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 North-Linn Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	257	20.5	12.5	12.5
1989	229	20.6	11.1	12.2
1990	200	20.6	9.7	12.5
1991	211	19.2	10.9	13.3
1992	235	19.0	12.3	10.6
1993	232	16.8	13.8	8.6
1994	229	16.3	14.0	11.4
1995	183	18.3	10.0	13.7
1996	183	18.3	10.0	13.7
1997	194	18.3	10.6	9.8
1998	192	21.0	9.1	9.9
1999	202	21.0	9.6	14.9
2000	218	19.0	11.5	10.6
2001	224	18.0	12.4	11.2
2002	231	20.0	11.6	17.3
2003	231	20.0	11.6	17.3
2004	239	21.5	11.1	12.6
2005	231	22.1	10.5	13.9
2006	253	20.1	12.6	16.2
2007	244	19.5	12.5	16.4
2008	244	19.5	12.5	17.6
2009	239	19.5	12.3	15.9
2010	227	19.5	11.6	18.9
2011	222	20.0	11.1	21.6
2012	212	19.8	10.6	23.6
2013	199	19.7	10.0	20.6
2014	195	21.1	9.2	22.6
2015	194	19.0	10.2	21.1
2016	199	17.0	11.7	24.6
2017	202	16.5	12.2	20.8
2018	208	15.8	13.1	19.2
2019	216	14.9	14.4	19
2020	206	13.9	14.8	18.4
2021	192	14.7	13.0	9.9
2022	175	14.2	12.2	15.4
2023	166	15.2	10.8	24.1
2024	157	14.1	11.0	24.8

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 North-Linn Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$183 (1.4%)	$13,291 (98.6%)	$13,474

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North-Linn Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 93^rd of 336 High schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North-Linn Senior High School)	79.3	94.6	15.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	79.3	94.6	15.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North-Linn Senior High School)	67.2	78.4	11.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	67.2	78.4	11.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North-Linn Senior High School)	75.5	84.2	8.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Linn Community School District)	75.5	84.2	8.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North-Linn Senior High School)	69.4	81.6	12.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Linn Community School District)	69.4	81.6	12.2%
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	216	166	23.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	209	163	22%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	24.1%	5.1%

Schools Near North-Linn Senior 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
North-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52218	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	157	14	11.0	24.8%	153 (97.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%		68.6	93^rd of 336 public high schools	72.3%	7				100.0	84.1	84.6				87.9	75.0	64.1		61.4	$13,474	$183	$13,291
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	225	21	10.6	34.7%	208 (92.4%)	6 (2.7%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%		50.3	186^th of 336 public high schools	44.6%	83	70.4	61.8	80.0	76.2	71.4	52.6	70.4	50.0	60.0	38.1	71.4	50.0	36.7	57.1	$15,375	$264	$15,111
Center Point-Urbana High School	Public	9-12	145 Iowa Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	462	30	15.3	14.3%	435 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	80.3	31^st of 338 public high schools	90.8%		75.4	53^rd of 336 public high schools	84.2%	22				92.9	88.0	78.5				85.7	78.2	81.3		72.0	$12,937	$145	$12,792
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	278	19	14.8	16.5%	267 (96.0%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%		43.3	221^st of 336 public high schools	34.2%	180				84.4	87.9	84.1				74.0	77.3	79.7		80.3	$15,024	$123	$14,901
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
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,222	131	16.9	23.9%	1,667 (75.0%)	154 (6.9%)	124 (5.6%)	128 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	131 (5.9%)	66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%		58.1	152^nd of 336 public high schools	54.8%	43				85.3	76.4	77.7				76.3	69.2	76.7		68.9	$13,871	$299	$13,571
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	466	35	13.1	27.7%	428 (91.8%)	7 (1.5%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%		70.1	82^nd of 336 public high schools	75.6%	16				83.6	84.9	83.6				71.8	74.5	80.0		74.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
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
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,719	95	18.0	31.4%	1,252 (72.8%)	169 (9.8%)	120 (7.0%)	46 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (7.2%)	53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%		53.6	170^th of 336 public high schools	49.4%	6				77.8	75.4	71.0				63.3	71.4	70.9		62.5	$14,742	$564	$14,177
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	720	46	15.7	28.3%	596 (82.8%)	35 (4.9%)	34 (4.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.7%)	42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%		60.7	130^th of 336 public high schools	61.3%	103				67.1	72.8	73.6				59.1	68.2	68.9		52.2	$13,802	$140	$13,663

Frequently Asked Questions about North-Linn Senior High School

What schools feed into North-Linn Senior High School?

North-Linn Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Linn Elementary
Middle : North-Linn Middle School

Is North-Linn Senior High School a good school?

North-Linn Senior High School ranks 86^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North-Linn Senior High School?

Students at North-Linn Senior High School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is North-Linn Senior High School in?

North Linn Community School District

How many students attend North-Linn Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended North-Linn Senior High School.

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