Sioux Center High School

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Sioux Center High School ranks 95 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sioux Center High School is a public high school serving 495 students in grades 9-12 in Sioux Center, Iowa, which is part of the Sioux Center Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Iowa high schools.

Sioux Center High School's academic performance is impressive, with 85.8% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%, and 83.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 66% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also improved, reaching the 95th out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 43.43%, it serves a more diverse student population compared to many surrounding schools, with 43.03% Hispanic and 1.62% African American students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as George-Little Rock Senior High School, Sheldon High School, and West Sioux High School, Sioux Center High School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance and statewide ranking. However, the school also faces the challenge of supporting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may require additional resources and targeted interventions to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1031 13th Ave NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250

(712) 722-2981

District: Sioux Center Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,733

Feeder schools for Sioux Center High School:

Elementary:	Kinsey Elementary School
Middle:	Sioux Center Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 502

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

44.4%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sioux Center High School ranks better than 71.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sioux Center 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 (52.2%), Hispanic (44.4%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sioux Center High School is 16. (See more...)

Compare Sioux Center High School employs 31.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sioux Center High School is $14,733.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sioux Center High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Center High School 95^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Sioux Center High School in the ranking list.)

Sioux Center Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Center Community School District 128^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sioux Center High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.26	78^th	351	77.8%
2013	66.66	109^th	351	68.9%
2014	86.88	8^th	322	97.5%
2015	75.88	63^rd	324	80.6%
2016	78.00	59^th	320	81.6%
2017	75.49	61^st	325	81.2%
2018	77.32	47^th	320	85.3%
2019	49.63	181^st	327	44.6%
2021	57.30	147^th	327	55.0%
2022	59.52	141^st	332	57.5%
2023	70.69	80^th	336	76.2%
2024	69.59	95^th	338	71.9%

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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 Sioux Center High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	272	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	273
1989	229	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	234
1990	231	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
1991	241	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	244
1992	265	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	270
1993	293	1	4	2	3	n/a	n/a	303
1994	295	2	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	302
1995	338	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	342
1996	338	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	342
1997	309	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	314
1998	316	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	323
1999	290	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	297
2000	287	0	4	7	4	n/a	n/a	302
2001	294	0	7	14	4	n/a	n/a	319
2002	305	0	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	318
2003	305	0	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	318
2004	283	0	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	309
2005	298	0	2	28	4	n/a	n/a	332
2006	277	1	2	39	1	n/a	n/a	320
2007	256	2	6	43	3	n/a	n/a	310
2008	260	3	4	47	1	n/a	n/a	315
2009	242	4	4	43	1	n/a	n/a	294
2010	220	4	3	52	3	0	5	287
2011	224	3	4	56	4	0	5	296
2012	231	1	4	55	3	0	6	300
2013	227	0	9	47	3	0	7	293
2014	239	0	8	59	3	0	9	318
2015	251	0	6	67	3	0	5	332
2016	253	0	5	79	3	0	6	346
2017	266	0	2	100	3	0	6	377
2018	260	0	4	106	5	0	7	382
2019	233	0	4	123	5	0	8	373
2020	236	0	5	164	5	0	7	417
2021	242	5	4	168	3	0	7	429
2022	243	7	1	196	1	0	8	456
2023	263	8	2	213	1	0	8	495
2024	262	9	0	223	1	0	7	502

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 Sioux Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	23.1	11.8	23.4
1989	234	19.8	11.8	23.5
1990	232	18.5	12.5	19.4
1991	244	20.9	11.6	9.8
1992	270	20.0	13.5	7.4
1993	303	19.6	15.5	8.6
1994	302	19.9	15.2	9.6
1995	342	22.2	15.4	7.3
1996	342	22.2	15.4	7.3
1997	314	20.8	15.1	8.3
1998	323	23.2	13.9	6.8
1999	297	21.6	13.8	13.5
2000	302	21.6	14.0	15.6
2001	319	21.8	14.6	12.5
2002	318	24.1	13.2	13.5
2003	318	24.1	13.2	13.5
2004	309	24.0	12.9	15.2
2005	332	24.6	13.5	21.4
2006	320	24.2	13.2	20.3
2007	310	22.9	13.5	20.6
2008	315	22.5	14.0	22.9
2009	294	21.3	13.8	21.1
2010	287	22.5	12.7	28.9
2011	296	22.5	13.1	29.4
2012	300	22.7	13.2	29.7
2013	293	22.0	13.3	27.3
2014	318	23.8	13.3	32.7
2015	332	26.0	12.7	34.9
2016	346	25.0	13.8	34.4
2017	377	25.7	14.6	32.1
2018	382	26.8	14.2	35.3
2019	373	25.7	14.5	37
2020	417	26.5	15.7	42.4
2021	429	28.5	15.0	35
2022	456	29.0	15.7	37.5
2023	495	30.1	16.4	43.4
2024	502	31.2	16.0	44.2

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 Sioux Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	23.1	11.8	23.4
1989	234	19.8	11.8	23.5
1990	232	18.5	12.5	19.4
1991	244	20.9	11.6	9.8
1992	270	20.0	13.5	7.4
1993	303	19.6	15.5	8.6
1994	302	19.9	15.2	9.6
1995	342	22.2	15.4	7.3
1996	342	22.2	15.4	7.3
1997	314	20.8	15.1	8.3
1998	323	23.2	13.9	6.8
1999	297	21.6	13.8	13.5
2000	302	21.6	14.0	15.6
2001	319	21.8	14.6	12.5
2002	318	24.1	13.2	13.5
2003	318	24.1	13.2	13.5
2004	309	24.0	12.9	15.2
2005	332	24.6	13.5	21.4
2006	320	24.2	13.2	20.3
2007	310	22.9	13.5	20.6
2008	315	22.5	14.0	22.9
2009	294	21.3	13.8	21.1
2010	287	22.5	12.7	28.9
2011	296	22.5	13.1	29.4
2012	300	22.7	13.2	29.7
2013	293	22.0	13.3	27.3
2014	318	23.8	13.3	32.7
2015	332	26.0	12.7	34.9
2016	346	25.0	13.8	34.4
2017	377	25.7	14.6	32.1
2018	382	26.8	14.2	35.3
2019	373	25.7	14.5	37
2020	417	26.5	15.7	42.4
2021	429	28.5	15.0	35
2022	456	29.0	15.7	37.5
2023	495	30.1	16.4	43.4
2024	502	31.2	16.0	44.2

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 Sioux Center High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$198 (1.3%)	$14,535 (98.7%)	$14,733

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sioux Center High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 181^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 80^th of 336 High schools	31.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Center High School)	76.7	78.4	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Center Community School District)	76.7	78.4	1.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Center High School)	74.4	78.6	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Center Community School District)	74.4	78.6	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Center High School)	55.8	72	16.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Center Community School District)	55.8	72	16.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Center High School)	69.8	77.1	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Center Community School District)	69.8	77.1	7.3%
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	373	495	32.7%
African American	0	8
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	123	213	73.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	233	263	12.9%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	43.4%	6.4%

Schools Near Sioux Center 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
Sioux Center High School	Public	9-12	1031 13th Ave NE	Sioux Center	51250	Sioux County	Sioux Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 722-2981	502	31	16.0	44.2%	262 (52.2%)	9 (1.8%)	223 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	69.6	95^th of 338 public high schools	71.9%		70.7	80^th of 336 public high schools	76.2%	15			78.6	85.8	72.6			70.9	83.2	70.8		81.3	$14,733	$198	$14,535
Boyden-Hull High School	Public	7-12	801 1st St	Hull	51239	Sioux County	Boyden-Hull Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 439-2440	272	18	14.7	39.0%	185 (68.0%)	1 (0.4%)	82 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	73.2	72^nd of 338 public high schools	78.7%		77.5	45^th of 336 public high schools	86.6%	27	82.9	85.3	86.4	82.9	80.4	75.6	79.4	72.7	82.9	73.9	67.6	70.7	$14,033	$166	$13,867
MOC-Floyd Valley High School	Public	9-12	615 8th St SE	Orange City	51041	Sioux County	MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 737-4871	496	34	14.3	23.6%	361 (72.8%)	10 (2.0%)	108 (21.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	77.8	44^th of 338 public high schools	87.0%		85.9	19^th of 336 public high schools	94.3%	25			84.9	87.5	82.9			69.7	84.4	86.7		71.9	$15,439	$397	$15,042
Rock Valley High School	Public	9-12	1712 20th Ave	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 476-2701	276	23	11.8	38.4%	164 (59.4%)	2 (0.7%)	106 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	75.4	59^th of 338 public high schools	82.5%		69.6	90^th of 336 public high schools	73.2%	31			92.7	87.5	75.4			78.2	78.1	75.4		71.9	$19,603	$311	$19,292
West Sioux High School	Public	9-12	1300 Falcon Drive	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 551-1181	250	20	12.4	52.4%	142 (56.8%)	1 (0.4%)	104 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.2	242^nd of 338 public high schools	28.4%		23.8	281^st of 336 public high schools	16.4%	39			71.4	67.8	66.7			61.2	71.2	52.6		61.0	$17,507	$446	$17,061
Sheldon High School	Public	9-12	1700 East Fourth Street	Sheldon	51201	O'Brien County	Sheldon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 324-2501	345	27	12.6	38.6%	226 (65.5%)	7 (2.0%)	104 (30.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	68.5	99^th of 338 public high schools	70.7%		62.6	122^nd of 336 public high schools	63.7%	23			74.7	88.1	84.4			62.1	79.1	79.2		80.6	$16,589	$199	$16,390
George-Little Rock Senior High School	Public	9-12	500 E Indiana Ave	George	51237	Lyon County	George-Little Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 475-3311	124	12	10.3	37.9%	99 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.9%)	4 (3.2%)	50.3	191^st of 338 public high schools	43.5%		42.8	222^nd of 336 public high schools	33.9%	31			81.8	81.0	66.7			66.7	66.7	50.0		65.0	$17,030	$154	$16,876

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Center High School

How many students attend Sioux Center High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Sioux Center High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Center High School?

Students at Sioux Center High School are 52% White, 44% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sioux Center High School?

Sioux Center High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kinsey Elementary School
Middle : Sioux Center Middle School

Is Sioux Center High School a good school?

Sioux Center High School ranks 95^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sioux Center High School in?

Sioux Center Community School District

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