St Ansgar High School

Summary:

St Ansgar High School is a public high school serving 171 students in grades 9-12 in the St Ansgar Community School District, which is ranked 9 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St Ansgar High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with 90.9% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Iowa high schools for several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, St Ansgar High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 9.5 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Alternative School and Riceville High School, St Ansgar High School outperforms them in ISASP test scores and maintains a higher statewide ranking. The school also has a less diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, which have higher percentages of minority students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472

(641) 713-4720

District: St Ansgar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,983

Feeder schools for St Ansgar High School:

Elementary:	St Ansgar Elementary School
Middle:	St Ansgar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 171

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St Ansgar High School ranks better than 92% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St Ansgar High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Ansgar High School is 9. (See more...)

Compare St Ansgar High School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Ansgar High School is $18,983.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks St Ansgar High School 27^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See St Ansgar High School in the ranking list.)

St Ansgar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St Ansgar Community School District 9^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St Ansgar High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	50.31	221^st	351	37.0%
2013	61.73	146^th	351	58.4%
2014	51.26	188^th	322	41.6%
2015	78.93	40^th	324	87.7%
2016	73.78	76^th	320	76.3%
2017	80.28	37^th	325	88.6%
2018	67.84	106^th	320	66.9%
2019	80.29	37^th	327	88.7%
2021	86.51	18^th	327	94.5%
2022	81.79	39^th	332	88.3%
2023	91.36	9^th	336	97.3%
2024	81.68	27^th	338	92.0%

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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 St Ansgar High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	278	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	279
1989	251	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
1990	234	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	237
1991	219	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
1992	224	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1993	226	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1994	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1995	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1996	274	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	274
1997	264	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	264
1998	266	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1999	252	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
2000	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2001	249	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
2002	251	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2003	251	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2004	258	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
2005	252	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2006	262	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	265
2007	268	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	271
2008	237	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	240
2009	221	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	224
2010	212	1	1	2	0	0	0	216
2011	207	2	3	3	0	0	0	215
2012	209	2	3	4	0	0	0	218
2013	223	1	4	5	0	0	1	234
2014	215	1	3	3	0	0	1	223
2015	214	1	2	4	0	0	1	222
2016	197	1	1	4	1	0	1	205
2017	185	4	0	4	1	0	0	194
2018	185	4	0	1	2	0	1	193
2019	176	3	0	3	2	0	2	186
2020	159	1	2	4	1	0	6	173
2021	158	0	2	2	3	0	6	171
2022	149	0	2	2	1	0	7	161
2023	157	0	2	4	0	0	8	171

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 St Ansgar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	279	22.2	12.5	19.4
1989	253	2.2	115.0	18.6
1990	237	22.0	10.7	13.9
1991	221	22.3	9.9	9
1992	225	21.0	10.7	12
1993	227	20.6	11.0	8.8
1994	234	20.6	11.4	9.4
1995	274	24.0	11.4	13.1
1996	274	24.0	11.4	13.1
1997	264	23.0	11.5	8.7
1998	266	21.0	12.7	10.9
1999	253	23.5	10.8	20.2
2000	249	24.0	10.4	16.5
2001	254	24.4	10.4	16.5
2002	252	21.9	11.5	15.9
2003	252	21.9	11.5	15.9
2004	262	21.7	12.1	20.2
2005	255	18.5	13.8	18.4
2006	265	20.3	13.1	20.4
2007	271	20.3	13.3	20.3
2008	240	20.1	11.9	18.3
2009	224	18.6	12.0	19.2
2010	216	16.6	12.9	18.1
2011	215	18.3	11.7	23.3
2012	218	16.7	13.0	27.5
2013	234	15.7	14.8	26.9
2014	223	13.5	16.5	29.6
2015	222	14.0	15.8	32
2016	205	15.0	13.6	32.7
2017	194	14.3	13.5	27.8
2018	193	16.3	11.7	26.9
2019	186	17.8	10.4	24.7
2020	173	17.8	9.6	27.7
2021	171	17.8	9.5	22.2
2022	161	17.8	9.0	23
2023	171	18.8	9.0	24.6

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 St Ansgar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	279	22.2	12.5	19.4
1989	253	2.2	115.0	18.6
1990	237	22.0	10.7	13.9
1991	221	22.3	9.9	9
1992	225	21.0	10.7	12
1993	227	20.6	11.0	8.8
1994	234	20.6	11.4	9.4
1995	274	24.0	11.4	13.1
1996	274	24.0	11.4	13.1
1997	264	23.0	11.5	8.7
1998	266	21.0	12.7	10.9
1999	253	23.5	10.8	20.2
2000	249	24.0	10.4	16.5
2001	254	24.4	10.4	16.5
2002	252	21.9	11.5	15.9
2003	252	21.9	11.5	15.9
2004	262	21.7	12.1	20.2
2005	255	18.5	13.8	18.4
2006	265	20.3	13.1	20.4
2007	271	20.3	13.3	20.3
2008	240	20.1	11.9	18.3
2009	224	18.6	12.0	19.2
2010	216	16.6	12.9	18.1
2011	215	18.3	11.7	23.3
2012	218	16.7	13.0	27.5
2013	234	15.7	14.8	26.9
2014	223	13.5	16.5	29.6
2015	222	14.0	15.8	32
2016	205	15.0	13.6	32.7
2017	194	14.3	13.5	27.8
2018	193	16.3	11.7	26.9
2019	186	17.8	10.4	24.7
2020	173	17.8	9.6	27.7
2021	171	17.8	9.5	22.2
2022	161	17.8	9.0	23
2023	171	18.8	9.0	24.6

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 St Ansgar High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$368 (1.9%)	$18,616 (98.1%)	$18,983

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Ansgar High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 336 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar High School)	87.8	92.3	4.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Community School District)	87.8	92.3	4.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar High School)	85.7	84.6	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Community School District)	85.7	84.6	1.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar High School)	77.5	80.5	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (St Ansgar Community School District)	77.5	80.5	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar High School)	77.5	90.2	12.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (St Ansgar Community School District)	77.5	90.2	12.7%
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	186	171	8.1%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	176	157	10.8%
Two or More Races	2	8	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	24.6%	0.2%

Schools Near St Ansgar 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
St Ansgar High School	Public	9-12	206 East 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 713-4720	171	19	9.0	24.6%	157 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	81.7	27^th of 338 public high schools	92.0%		91.4	9^th of 336 public high schools	97.3%	18				72.7	90.9	87.5				81.8	86.4	90.0		77.3	$18,983	$368	$18,616
Osage High School	Public	9-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3102	313	23	13.6	26.5%	293 (93.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	81.9	25^th of 338 public high schools	92.6%		77.4	46^th of 336 public high schools	86.3%	21				90.2	94.3	95.5				68.9	75.9	78.8		80.5	$16,302	$143	$16,159
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	226	18	12.2	38.5%	200 (88.5%)	5 (2.2%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%		79.3	37^th of 336 public high schools	89.0%	39				87.7	90.2	92.2				70.2	67.2	80.4		65.6	$15,398	$174	$15,225
Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School	Public	6-12	704 7th Street North	Northwood	50459	Worth County	Northwood-Kensett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 324-2142	273	21	12.8	36.6%	229 (83.9%)	6 (2.2%)	28 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	61.7	137^th of 338 public high schools	59.5%		60.3	132^nd of 336 public high schools	60.7%	5	88.2	87.2	61.1	87.1	85.7	87.5	58.8	76.9	61.1	71.0	69.0	60.0	44.4	57.1	$13,460	$270	$13,190
Riceville High School	Public	6-12	912 Woodland Ave	Riceville	50466	Howard County	Riceville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 985-2288	195	16	12.5	44.1%	182 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	44.3	226^th of 338 public high schools	33.1%		62.9	121^st of 336 public high schools	64.0%	105	70.0	85.7	78.8	66.7	92.9	61.8	66.7	85.7	75.8	25.9	92.9	55.9	69.7	64.3	$14,165	$482	$13,683
Alternative School	Public	9-12	19 N. Illinois Ave.	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4426	94	6	15.9	61.7%	74 (78.7%)	6 (6.4%)	13 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	307^th of 338 public high schools	9.2%		5.5	321^st of 336 public high schools	4.5%	14						63.6						31.8			$15,600	$305	$15,294

Frequently Asked Questions about St Ansgar High School

What district is St Ansgar High School in?

St Ansgar Community School District

What schools feed into St Ansgar High School?

St Ansgar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St Ansgar Elementary School
Middle : St Ansgar Middle School

Is St Ansgar High School a good school?

Yes. St Ansgar High School ranks in the top 8.0% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend St Ansgar High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 171 students attended St Ansgar High School.

What is the racial makeup of St Ansgar High School?

Students at St Ansgar High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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