Norwalk Senior High School

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Norwalk Senior High School ranks 152 nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norwalk Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,035 in Norwalk, Iowa. The school is part of the Norwalk Community School District, which is ranked 107 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norwalk Senior High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for grades 9-11. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 78.4% in 10th grade ELA, 67.7% in 11th grade ELA, and 76.5% in 10th grade Math, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with a slight dip in the 2022-2023 school year but still maintaining strong results. Compared to nearby schools like Carlisle High School and Indianola High School, Norwalk Senior High School's academic performance is generally stronger, with higher proficiency rates in ISASP tests.

The student population at Norwalk Senior High School is predominantly White, with 86.38% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a relatively low percentage of minority students, with 1.64% African American, 5.6% Hispanic, and 1.35% Asian students. This racial composition has remained fairly consistent over the past three school years. Additionally, Norwalk Senior High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 18.94% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher socioeconomic status compared to the state average. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Iowa high schools, with a ranking of 152 out of 338 in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211

(515) 981-4201

District: Norwalk Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,567

Feeder schools for Norwalk Senior High School:

Elementary:	Lakewood Elementary School
	Oviatt Elementary School
Middle:	Norwalk Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,035

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwalk Senior High School ranks better than 55% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Norwalk 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwalk Senior High School is $17,567.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk Senior High School 152^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Norwalk Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Norwalk Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwalk Community School District 107^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwalk Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	70.97	91^st	351	74.1%
2013	70.61	84^th	351	76.1%
2014	75.64	65^th	322	79.8%
2015	73.05	79^th	324	75.6%
2016	78.65	52^nd	320	83.8%
2017	68.93	96^th	325	70.5%
2018	71.22	87^th	320	72.8%
2019	83.53	22^nd	327	93.3%
2021	71.78	70^th	327	78.6%
2022	62.64	122^nd	332	63.3%
2023	61.86	126^th	336	62.5%
2024	59.55	152^nd	338	55.0%

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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 Norwalk Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	510	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1989	514	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	520
1990	490	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1991	474	1	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1992	494	1	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
1993	518	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1994	532	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1995	603	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1996	603	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1997	584	1	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1998	603	3	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	619
1999	607	2	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
2000	611	1	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	624
2001	648	5	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	666
2002	647	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2003	647	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2004	625	3	10	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	651
2005	645	2	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	671
2006	722	4	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	748
2007	697	6	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	724
2008	738	7	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	766
2009	696	7	10	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
2010	664	1	5	31	4	0	24	0	729
2011	693	3	10	25	6	0	22	0	759
2012	675	1	7	29	8	0	18	0	738
2013	730	3	8	28	4	0	17	0	790
2014	713	4	9	24	6	0	19	0	775
2015	751	3	6	24	4	0	22	0	810
2016	757	13	9	27	5	0	23	0	834
2017	747	13	8	37	4	1	19	0	829
2018	741	11	9	39	4	1	13	0	818
2019	749	13	17	48	4	1	21	0	853
2020	814	20	18	47	3	1	25	0	928
2021	837	18	18	54	4	0	31	0	962
2022	870	15	18	61	3	0	48	0	1015
2023	894	17	14	58	5	0	41	6	1035

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 Norwalk Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	520	32.9	15.8	3.8
1989	520	35.1	14.8	1.5
1990	499	38.0	13.1	0.4
1991	485	37.1	13.0	2.1
1992	506	38.0	13.3	2.8
1993	525	39.0	13.5	4
1994	539	38.7	13.9	3.3
1995	612	43.5	14.1	4.2
1996	612	43.5	14.1	4.2
1997	593	46.0	12.9	5.6
1998	619	49.0	12.6	4.2
1999	623	46.5	13.4	12.4
2000	624	48.5	12.9	7.5
2001	666	49.5	13.5	7.2
2002	647	55.9	11.6	8
2003	647	55.9	11.6	8
2004	651	55.9	11.6	9.4
2005	671	54.5	12.3	6.7
2006	748	49.5	15.1	10.4
2007	724	64.7	11.2	9.4
2008	766	56.1	13.7	11.4
2009	728	55.0	13.2	12.1
2010	729	53.9	13.5	12.1
2011	759	56.0	13.5	13.7
2012	738	57.5	12.8	14.2
2013	790	57.1	13.8	14.7
2014	775	56.7	13.6	15.2
2015	810	57.0	14.2	17.8
2016	834	58.0	14.3	17.4
2017	829	55.9	14.8	17.6
2018	818	58.3	14.0	15.2
2019	853	56.0	15.2	20.3
2020	928	56.6	16.3	19.4
2021	962	57.5	16.7	18.4
2022	1015	61.3	16.5	20
2023	1035	61.3	16.8	18.9

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 Norwalk Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	520	32.9	15.8	3.8
1989	520	35.1	14.8	1.5
1990	499	38.0	13.1	0.4
1991	485	37.1	13.0	2.1
1992	506	38.0	13.3	2.8
1993	525	39.0	13.5	4
1994	539	38.7	13.9	3.3
1995	612	43.5	14.1	4.2
1996	612	43.5	14.1	4.2
1997	593	46.0	12.9	5.6
1998	619	49.0	12.6	4.2
1999	623	46.5	13.4	12.4
2000	624	48.5	12.9	7.5
2001	666	49.5	13.5	7.2
2002	647	55.9	11.6	8
2003	647	55.9	11.6	8
2004	651	55.9	11.6	9.4
2005	671	54.5	12.3	6.7
2006	748	49.5	15.1	10.4
2007	724	64.7	11.2	9.4
2008	766	56.1	13.7	11.4
2009	728	55.0	13.2	12.1
2010	729	53.9	13.5	12.1
2011	759	56.0	13.5	13.7
2012	738	57.5	12.8	14.2
2013	790	57.1	13.8	14.7
2014	775	56.7	13.6	15.2
2015	810	57.0	14.2	17.8
2016	834	58.0	14.3	17.4
2017	829	55.9	14.8	17.6
2018	818	58.3	14.0	15.2
2019	853	56.0	15.2	20.3
2020	928	56.6	16.3	19.4
2021	962	57.5	16.7	18.4
2022	1015	61.3	16.5	20
2023	1035	61.3	16.8	18.9

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 Norwalk Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (1.4%)	$17,325 (98.6%)	$17,567

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwalk Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 126^th of 336 High schools	30.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Senior High School)	87.6	73.7	13.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Community School District)	87.6	73.7	13.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Senior High School)	80.8	72.5	8.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Community School District)	80.8	72.5	8.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Senior High School)	81.6	71.4	10.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Norwalk Community School District)	81.6	71.4	10.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Senior High School)	85.3	77.6	7.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Norwalk Community School District)	85.3	77.6	7.7%
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	853	1035	21.3%
African American	13	17	30.8%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	17	14	17.6%
Hispanic	48	58	20.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	749	894	19.4%
Two or More Races	21	41	95.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.3%	18.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Norwalk 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 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
Norwalk Senior High School	Public	9-12	1201 North Ave	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 981-4201	1,035	61	16.8	18.9%	894 (86.4%)	17 (1.6%)	58 (5.6%)	14 (1.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	59.5	152^nd of 338 public high schools	55.0%		61.9	126^th of 336 public high schools	62.5%	26			80.8	78.4	67.7			75.2	76.5	69.4		60.9	$17,567	$242	$17,325
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	2600 SW 9th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7500	2,403	91	26.4	75.7%	842 (35.0%)	319 (13.3%)	909 (37.8%)	180 (7.5%)	9 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	142 (5.9%)	2.7	324^th of 338 public high schools	4.1%		4.5	324^th of 336 public high schools	3.6%				43.4	45.1	47.4			30.9	37.2	37.8		33.1	$14,888	$697	$14,190
Virtual Campus	Public, Virtual	9-12	1800 Grand Avenue	Des Moines	50309	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(515) 242-8502	668	39	17.3	79.5%	307 (46.0%)	96 (14.4%)	178 (26.6%)	28 (4.2%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.6%)	8.9	314^th of 338 public high schools	7.1%		5.2	322^nd of 336 public high schools	4.2%	8			52.1	64.3	61.1			33.3	40.0	30.1		34.3
Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	390 Burlington	Martensdale	50160	Warren County	Martensdale-St Marys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 764-2486	275	20	13.9	22.5%	253 (92.0%)	5 (1.8%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	62	136^th of 338 public high schools	59.8%		21.8	289^th of 336 public high schools	14.0%	153	96.3	80.4	94.1	76.9	84.4	77.8	76.1	67.6	61.5	81.3	76.1	59.0	$13,788	$409	$13,378
Walnut Creek Campus	Public	9-12	1020 8th Street	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6480	147	14	10.5	68.7%	79 (53.7%)	24 (16.3%)	28 (19.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.8%)	1.2	328^th of 338 public high schools	3.0%		4	325^th of 336 public high schools	3.3%	3			50.0	47.2	39.3			10.0	22.2	17.9		28.6	$18,513	$197	$18,315
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	4419 Center St	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7272	1,986	66	29.9	53.0%	926 (46.6%)	483 (24.3%)	337 (17.0%)	60 (3.0%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	165 (8.3%)	22.5	290^th of 338 public high schools	14.2%		22.8	286^th of 336 public high schools	14.9%	4			66.7	63.8	60.2			56.3	57.5	53.9		43.5	$14,829	$690	$14,140
Valley High School	Public	10-12	3650 Woodland Ave	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4000	2,152	120	17.9	36.1%	1,306 (60.7%)	227 (10.5%)	392 (18.2%)	112 (5.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	109 (5.1%)	46.7	212^th of 338 public high schools	37.3%		55.2	162^nd of 336 public high schools	51.8%	50				74.1	70.3				66.8	68.2		56.9	$15,551	$791	$14,760
East High School	Public	9-12	815 E 13th St	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7788	2,040	94	21.6	78.7%	523 (25.6%)	323 (15.8%)	928 (45.5%)	135 (6.6%)	12 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	115 (5.6%)	2.1	326^th of 338 public high schools	3.6%		2.6	328^th of 336 public high schools	2.4%	2			41.8	43.8	47.7			28.4	33.4	38.3		27.3	$14,908	$672	$14,236
Carlisle High School	Public	9-12	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 989-0831	743	36	20.8	26.6%	614 (82.6%)	18 (2.4%)	63 (8.5%)	19 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.8%)	72.8	75^th of 338 public high schools	77.8%		33.6	255^th of 336 public high schools	24.1%	180			88.8	87.6	84.4			69.8	71.4	71.5		74.6	$11,863	$126	$11,737
North High School	Public	9-12	501 Holcomb Ave	Des Moines	50313	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 242-7200	1,458	66	22.0	86.7%	285 (19.5%)	374 (25.7%)	527 (36.1%)	166 (11.4%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	92 (6.3%)	2.2	325^th of 338 public high schools	3.8%		2.1	329^th of 336 public high schools	2.1%	4			46.0	46.4	41.2			36.0	39.4	30.9		27.2	$15,636	$747	$14,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwalk Senior High School

What district is Norwalk Senior High School in?

Norwalk Community School District

Is Norwalk Senior High School a good school?

Norwalk Senior High School ranks 152^nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norwalk Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,035 students attended Norwalk Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Norwalk Senior High School?

Students at Norwalk Senior High School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Norwalk Senior High School?

Norwalk Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary : Oviatt Elementary School
Middle : Norwalk Middle School

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