North Polk High School

Summary:

North Polk High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Alleman, Iowa, part of the highly-ranked North Polk Community School District. With consistently strong academic performance, North Polk High School has been ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, most recently placing 7th out of 332 schools in the 2021-2022 school year.

North Polk High School students excel academically, outperforming the state average on ISASP tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.3% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 17.6 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While North Polk High School's academic performance is impressive, it serves a more homogeneous student population, with over 92% of students identifying as White. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Hoover High School in Des Moines, which has a much more diverse student body. Additionally, North Polk High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.87% to 10.51% over the past three years, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Saydel High School (60.53%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

13930 NE 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007

(515) 984-3400

District: North Polk Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,567

Feeder schools for North Polk High School:

Elementary:	North Polk Central Elementary School
	North Polk West Elementary School
Middle:	North Polk Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 647

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Polk High School ranks better than 96.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.24. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Polk 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 (93%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Polk High School is 17.4. (See more...)

Compare North Polk High School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Polk High School is $14,567.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Polk High School 12^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Polk High School in the ranking list.)

North Polk Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Polk Community School District 24^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Polk High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.60	96^th	351	72.6%
2013	77.84	41^st	351	88.3%
2014	81.06	37^th	322	88.5%
2015	76.26	59^th	324	81.8%
2016	78.03	58^th	320	81.9%
2017	71.74	86^th	325	73.5%
2018	57.88	157^th	320	50.9%
2019	81.28	32^nd	327	90.2%
2021	90.43	9^th	327	97.2%
2022	92.83	7^th	332	97.9%
2023	89.50	13^th	336	96.1%
2024	87.24	12^th	338	96.4%

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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 Polk High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	374	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1989	377	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1990	395	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
1991	373	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	377
1992	382	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	390
1993	410	2	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	420
1994	412	2	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	421
1995	406	5	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	420
1996	406	5	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	420
1997	400	4	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	414
1998	435	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1999	438	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2000	448	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	454
2001	430	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	435
2002	435	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2003	435	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
2004	404	2	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	414
2005	434	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2006	445	3	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2007	457	3	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	465
2008	469	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
2009	319	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2010	344	2	3	1	0	0	9	0	359
2011	355	1	3	3	0	0	10	0	372
2012	347	1	4	4	0	0	10	0	366
2013	349	1	5	4	0	0	6	0	365
2014	348	1	3	5	0	0	7	0	364
2015	370	1	1	5	0	0	7	0	384
2016	395	2	2	5	0	0	8	0	412
2017	396	2	4	8	0	0	11	0	421
2018	448	2	4	7	0	0	10	0	471
2019	449	2	4	8	0	0	11	0	474
2020	484	1	3	17	0	0	10	0	515
2021	519	1	0	20	0	2	10	0	552
2022	550	1	3	26	0	2	15	0	597
2023	597	4	3	29	0	0	14	0	647
2024	602	5	3	24	0	0	12	1	647

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 Polk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	27.5	13.7	4.8
1989	381	2.8	136.0	5
1990	396	29.0	13.6	5.6
1991	377	28.0	13.4	4.2
1992	390	29.0	13.4	6.7
1993	420	29.0	14.5	5.2
1994	421	30.0	14.0	6.4
1995	420	32.6	12.9	2.1
1996	420	32.6	12.9	2.1
1997	414	31.1	13.3	4.3
1998	440	32.0	13.8	4.1
1999	446	33.0	13.5	5.4
2000	454	32.5	14.0	5.1
2001	435	34.5	12.6	5.5
2002	441	35.5	12.4	6.8
2003	441	35.5	12.4	6.8
2004	414	34.2	12.1	8.5
2005	442	33.6	13.2	8.8
2006	455	35.8	12.7	8.8
2007	465	34.3	13.6	10.3
2008	479	36.3	13.2	7.1
2009	324	42.5	7.6	5.9
2010	359	29.3	12.2	9.2
2011	372	27.8	13.3	10.5
2012	366	27.9	13.1	13.1
2013	365	26.2	13.9	8.2
2014	364	24.1	15.0	10.7
2015	384	26.0	14.7	12.8
2016	412	26.0	15.8	10.4
2017	421	26.1	16.0	10.9
2018	471	28.1	16.7	8.7
2019	474	32.8	14.4	10.1
2020	515	34.8	14.7	10.9
2021	552	36.7	15.0	10.5
2022	597	36.6	16.3	7.9
2023	647	36.5	17.6	10.2
2024	647	37.0	17.4	12.2

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 North Polk High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	378	27.5	13.7	4.8
1989	381	2.8	136.0	5
1990	396	29.0	13.6	5.6
1991	377	28.0	13.4	4.2
1992	390	29.0	13.4	6.7
1993	420	29.0	14.5	5.2
1994	421	30.0	14.0	6.4
1995	420	32.6	12.9	2.1
1996	420	32.6	12.9	2.1
1997	414	31.1	13.3	4.3
1998	440	32.0	13.8	4.1
1999	446	33.0	13.5	5.4
2000	454	32.5	14.0	5.1
2001	435	34.5	12.6	5.5
2002	441	35.5	12.4	6.8
2003	441	35.5	12.4	6.8
2004	414	34.2	12.1	8.5
2005	442	33.6	13.2	8.8
2006	455	35.8	12.7	8.8
2007	465	34.3	13.6	10.3
2008	479	36.3	13.2	7.1
2009	324	42.5	7.6	5.9
2010	359	29.3	12.2	9.2
2011	372	27.8	13.3	10.5
2012	366	27.9	13.1	13.1
2013	365	26.2	13.9	8.2
2014	364	24.1	15.0	10.7
2015	384	26.0	14.7	12.8
2016	412	26.0	15.8	10.4
2017	421	26.1	16.0	10.9
2018	471	28.1	16.7	8.7
2019	474	32.8	14.4	10.1
2020	515	34.8	14.7	10.9
2021	552	36.7	15.0	10.5
2022	597	36.6	16.3	7.9
2023	647	36.5	17.6	10.2
2024	647	37.0	17.4	12.2

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 North Polk High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$255 (1.8%)	$14,312 (98.2%)	$14,567

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Polk High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 336 High schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Polk High School)	88.6	89.3	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Polk Community School District)	88.6	89.3	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Polk High School)	82.6	87.6	5%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Polk Community School District)	82.6	87.6	5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Polk High School)	78.4	85.9	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Polk Community School District)	78.4	85.9	7.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Polk High School)	79.4	89.2	9.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Polk Community School District)	79.4	89.2	9.8%
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	474	647	36.5%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	8	29	262.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	449	597	33%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.1%	10.2%	0.1%

Schools Near North Polk 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 Polk High School	Public	9-12	13930 NE 6th St	Alleman	50007	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	647	37	17.4	12.2%	602 (93.0%)	5 (0.8%)	24 (3.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	87.2	12^th of 338 public high schools	96.4%		89.5	13^th of 336 public high schools	96.1%	1				87.5	89.3	87.2				85.5	86.2	90.9		81.0	$14,567	$255	$14,312
Ankeny Centennial High School	Public	10-12	2220 NW State St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9610	1,466	89	16.4	11.7%	1,179 (80.4%)	72 (4.9%)	111 (7.6%)	37 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (4.2%)	76.5	50^th of 338 public high schools	85.2%		83.9	26^th of 336 public high schools	92.3%	24					87.6	80.1					79.2	76.6		73.9	$14,519	$200	$14,319
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	701 Ballard Drive	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2971	553	36	15.5	14.8%	519 (93.9%)	11 (2.0%)	17 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	75.5	57^th of 338 public high schools	83.1%		78.9	40^th of 336 public high schools	88.1%	17				82.5	79.5	84.5				77.9	81.2	85.9		68.1	$13,456	$266	$13,189
Ankeny High School	Public	10-12	1155 SW Cherry St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9630	1,346	80	16.8	15.0%	1,059 (78.7%)	44 (3.3%)	123 (9.1%)	35 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.6%)	77.9	42^nd of 338 public high schools	87.6%		85.2	22^nd of 336 public high schools	93.5%	20					86.2	82.7					79.2	79.9		73.5	$15,157	$246	$14,911
Bondurant-Farrar High School	Public	9-12	1000 Grant St. North	Bondurant	50035	Polk County	Bondurant-Farrar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 957-8191	804	52	15.6	19.0%	680 (84.6%)	27 (3.4%)	56 (7.0%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.2%)	59	153^rd of 338 public high schools	54.7%		56.9	156^th of 336 public high schools	53.6%	3				75.9	71.1	72.8				74.1	69.1	79.9		68.6	$12,930	$241	$12,689
Saydel High School	Public	9-12	5601 NE 7th St	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Saydel Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 262-9325	440	29	15.0	58.4%	307 (69.8%)	4 (0.9%)	91 (20.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	12.6	308^th of 338 public high schools	8.9%		8.5	313^th of 336 public high schools	6.8%	5				51.5	61.4	40.4				40.6	60.2	46.3		42.1	$15,532	$350	$15,182
Madrid High School	Public	9-12	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	200	15	13.1	21.5%	185 (92.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	75.2	61^st of 338 public high schools	82.0%		58.5	147^th of 336 public high schools	56.3%	86				91.1	87.0	80.5				77.8	76.1	70.7		71.7	$15,049	$71	$14,978
Johnston Senior High School	Public	10-12	6500 NW 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-0449	1,771	85	20.8	24.7%	1,202 (67.9%)	187 (10.6%)	143 (8.1%)	138 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (5.1%)	75.9	53^rd of 338 public high schools	84.3%		78.5	43^rd of 336 public high schools	87.2%	10					87.1	79.6					80.3	77.4		72.5	$11,440	$378	$11,061
Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School	Public	6-12	400 Metcalf St.	Maxwell	50161	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 387-1115	208	19	10.8	37.5%	182 (87.5%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	46	216^th of 338 public high schools	36.1%		45.3	212^th of 336 public high schools	36.9%	4	78.4	53.8	95.5	78.6	86.7	72.2	75.7	69.2	72.7	57.1	60.0	72.2	81.8	46.7	$17,207	$223	$16,984
Hoover High School	Public	9-12	4800 Aurora Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7300	923	41	22.5	69.7%	174 (18.9%)	303 (32.8%)	231 (25.0%)	149 (16.1%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.2%)	4.8	321^st of 338 public high schools	5.0%		7.8	316^th of 336 public high schools	6.0%	5				42.2	55.6	48.3				28.8	43.1	38.9		38.1	$17,790	$689	$17,101

Frequently Asked Questions about North Polk High School

Is North Polk High School a good school?

Yes! North Polk High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 338 Iowa high schools.

What schools feed into North Polk High School?

North Polk High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Polk Central Elementary School
Elementary : North Polk West Elementary School
Middle : North Polk Middle School

What district is North Polk High School in?

North Polk Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Polk High School?

Students at North Polk High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Polk High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 647 students attended North Polk High School.

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