Shenandoah High School

Summary:

Shenandoah High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Shenandoah, Iowa, with a student population of 259. The school is part of the Shenandoah Community School District, which is ranked 188 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shenandoah High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85.1% of 10th graders at Shenandoah High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 74.5% for the district and 73.8% for the state. Similarly, in Mathematics, 88.7% of 11th graders at Shenandoah High School were proficient or better, compared to 74.4% for the district and 65.7% for the state. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 48 out of 338 high schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Shenandoah High School outperforms the district and state averages, it is interesting to note that some of the nearby schools, such as Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School and Sidney High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high statewide rankings. This suggests that the region may have a concentration of high-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1000 Mustang Dr
       Shenandoah, IA  51601


(712) 246-4727

District: Shenandoah Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,504 Help


Feeder schools for Shenandoah High School:

Elementary:    Shenandoah Elementary School
Middle:    Shenandoah Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shenandoah High School ranks better than 85.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shenandoah High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shenandoah High School is $15,504.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shenandoah High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah High School 48th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Shenandoah High School in the ranking list.)

Shenandoah Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenandoah Community School District 188th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shenandoah High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 55.44 189th 351 46.2%
2013 44.46 245th 351 30.2%
2014 41.61 225th 322 30.1%
2015 61.83 138th 324 57.4%
2016 78.34 57th 320 82.2%
2017 54.52 174th 325 46.5%
2018 62.76 131st 320 59.1%
2019 73.49 67th 327 79.5%
2021 42.82 212th 327 35.2%
2022 63.49 117th 332 64.8%
2023 75.20 54th 336 83.9%
2024 76.96 48th 338 85.8%
See the entire list of Iowa High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Shenandoah High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shenandoah High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 405 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 398 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 379 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 332 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 340 1 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 356 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 384 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 384 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 386 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 390 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 338 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 335 1 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 309 1 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 313 4 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 313 4 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 307 1 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 290 13 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 323 5 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 302 1 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 288 19 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 294 0 0 21 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 275 1 0 25 1 0 4 0 306
2011 308 2 0 26 0 0 4 0 340
2012 291 1 0 18 4 0 1 0 315
2013 295 1 3 21 3 0 0 0 323
2014 297 2 3 29 2 0 1 0 334
2015 286 3 4 25 0 0 1 0 319
2016 275 3 3 23 5 0 1 0 310
2017 272 3 5 26 0 0 1 0 307
2018 277 3 5 21 2 1 4 0 313
2019 281 4 4 20 1 1 7 0 318
2020 269 3 3 18 0 1 8 0 302
2021 277 2 1 22 0 1 7 0 310
2022 280 3 2 23 1 0 7 0 316
2023 239 2 2 9 1 0 6 0 259

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 Shenandoah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 30.5 12.8 15.1
1989 408 30.8 13.2 11.8
1990 401 29.3 13.6 11.7
1991 383 28.8 13.2 12.5
1992 337 28.0 12.0 13.9
1993 349 27.4 12.7 13.2
1994 371 26.8 13.8 15.9
1995 394 28.6 13.8 14.2
1996 394 28.6 13.8 14.2
1997 392 29.4 13.3 12.8
1998 398 30.1 13.2 11.6
1999 350 29.6 11.8 18.9
2000 348 28.8 12.1 14.1
2001 320 26.8 11.9 17.2
2002 322 27.6 11.7 23
2003 322 27.6 11.7 23
2004 324 28.4 11.4 25.3
2005 306 27.5 11.1 28.1
2006 350 26.3 13.3 30
2007 328 26.4 12.4 29.9
2008 315 25.9 12.2 28.3
2009 319 24.8 12.9 34.2
2010 306 24.8 12.3 45.1
2011 340 25.5 13.3 47.6
2012 315 25.5 12.3 43.5
2013 323 23.4 13.7 48.3
2014 334 23.1 14.4 47.9
2015 319 25.0 12.7 44.8
2016 310 25.0 12.4 38.1
2017 307 25.8 11.8 48.9
2018 313 22.8 13.6 40.6
2019 318 25.8 12.2 55
2020 302 26.2 11.4 52.6
2021 310 26.2 11.8 56.5
2022 316 25.1 12.5 49.1
2023 259 22.9 11.3 38.2

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 Shenandoah High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 30.5 12.8 15.1
1989 408 30.8 13.2 11.8
1990 401 29.3 13.6 11.7
1991 383 28.8 13.2 12.5
1992 337 28.0 12.0 13.9
1993 349 27.4 12.7 13.2
1994 371 26.8 13.8 15.9
1995 394 28.6 13.8 14.2
1996 394 28.6 13.8 14.2
1997 392 29.4 13.3 12.8
1998 398 30.1 13.2 11.6
1999 350 29.6 11.8 18.9
2000 348 28.8 12.1 14.1
2001 320 26.8 11.9 17.2
2002 322 27.6 11.7 23
2003 322 27.6 11.7 23
2004 324 28.4 11.4 25.3
2005 306 27.5 11.1 28.1
2006 350 26.3 13.3 30
2007 328 26.4 12.4 29.9
2008 315 25.9 12.2 28.3
2009 319 24.8 12.9 34.2
2010 306 24.8 12.3 45.1
2011 340 25.5 13.3 47.6
2012 315 25.5 12.3 43.5
2013 323 23.4 13.7 48.3
2014 334 23.1 14.4 47.9
2015 319 25.0 12.7 44.8
2016 310 25.0 12.4 38.1
2017 307 25.8 11.8 48.9
2018 313 22.8 13.6 40.6
2019 318 25.8 12.2 55
2020 302 26.2 11.4 52.6
2021 310 26.2 11.8 56.5
2022 316 25.1 12.5 49.1
2023 259 22.9 11.3 38.2

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 Shenandoah High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $473 (3.1%) $15,031 (96.9%) $15,504

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shenandoah High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 327 High schoolsRanks 54th of 336 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah High School)80.386.7
 6.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah Community School District)80.382.2
 1.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah High School)73.780
 6.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah Community School District)73.775.3
 1.6%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah High School)77.376.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Shenandoah Community School District)77.368.9
 8.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah High School)89.481.2
 8.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Shenandoah Community School District)89.473.3
 16.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318259
 18.6%
African American42
 50%
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic209
 55%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White281239
 14.9%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%38.2%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shenandoah High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Shenandoah High School.

Shenandoah High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shenandoah Elementary School
Middle : Shenandoah Middle School

Students at Shenandoah High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Shenandoah High School ranks 48th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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