South Winneshiek High School

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South Winneshiek High School ranks 100 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Winneshiek High School is a public high school located in Calmar, Iowa, serving 211 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the South Winneshiek Community School District, which is ranked 71 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school consistently performs well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) exams, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 82% of 10th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. South Winneshiek High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Waukon High School (15.2) and Crestwood High School (14.3).

While South Winneshiek High School's academic performance is impressive, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as John R. Mott Junior/High School, which has a much more diverse student body with 65.24% Hispanic students. Additionally, South Winneshiek High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.96% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, such as John R. Mott Junior/High School (75.21% in 2022-2023) and Crestwood High School (42.75% in 2022-2023).

Detail:

Public 9-12

203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132

(563) 562-3226

District: South Winneshiek Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,120

Feeder schools for South Winneshiek High School:

Elementary:	South Winneshiek Elementary School
Middle:	South Winneshiek Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Winneshiek High School ranks better than 70.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Winneshiek 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 (91.8%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Winneshiek High School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare South Winneshiek High School employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Winneshiek High School is $17,120.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Winneshiek High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Winneshiek High School 100^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See South Winneshiek High School in the ranking list.)

South Winneshiek Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Winneshiek Community School District 71^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Winneshiek High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.41	127^th	351	63.8%
2013	69.68	93^rd	351	73.5%
2014	57.51	152^nd	322	52.8%
2015	75.96	61^st	324	81.2%
2016	72.96	83^rd	320	74.1%
2017	77.21	53^rd	325	83.7%
2018	79.06	30^th	320	90.6%
2019	77.82	48^th	327	85.3%
2021	76.52	53^rd	327	83.8%
2022	69.85	82^nd	332	75.3%
2023	63.20	118^th	336	64.9%
2024	67.93	100^th	338	70.4%

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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 South Winneshiek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	266	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	271
1989	256	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	261
1990	245	1	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	250
1991	236	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	238
1992	251	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	252
1993	258	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1994	289	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	290
1995	304	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	308
1996	304	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	308
1997	314	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1998	307	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
1999	309	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2000	306	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
2001	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
2002	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2003	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2004	288	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	289
2005	269	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	269
2006	277	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
2007	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2008	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2009	257	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	260
2010	263	0	0	2	0	0	0	265
2011	262	0	1	3	0	0	4	270
2012	251	1	0	2	0	0	1	255
2013	234	1	0	3	0	0	1	239
2014	232	1	0	6	0	0	1	240
2015	216	1	0	7	0	0	2	226
2016	199	0	0	7	0	0	2	208
2017	198	0	0	9	0	0	1	208
2018	184	0	0	13	0	0	1	198
2019	180	0	0	11	1	0	0	192
2020	181	0	0	11	2	0	0	194
2021	180	0	0	11	1	0	2	194
2022	190	0	0	13	1	2	2	208
2023	194	0	0	12	1	1	3	211
2024	179	0	0	12	0	1	3	195

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 South Winneshiek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	25.0	10.8	14.4
1989	261	22.5	11.6	11.5
1990	250	21.5	11.6	11.2
1991	238	22.0	10.8	15.1
1992	252	22.0	11.4	13.5
1993	258	20.8	12.4	16.7
1994	290	19.2	15.1	10.7
1995	308	19.0	16.2	10.4
1996	308	19.0	16.2	10.4
1997	317	20.7	15.3	10.4
1998	311	20.7	15.0	7.1
1999	310	19.1	16.2	16.8
2000	306	21.6	14.2	17.3
2001	309	22.3	13.9	16.8
2002	272	20.5	13.3	18
2003	272	20.5	13.3	18
2004	289	20.9	13.8	16.3
2005	269	22.2	12.1	20.1
2006	277	21.5	12.9	16.6
2007	272	19.5	13.9	21
2008	245	18.7	13.1	17.6
2009	260	19.3	13.5	17.3
2010	265	19.9	13.3	24.5
2011	270	17.5	15.4	26.3
2012	255	18.9	13.4	27.1
2013	239	17.9	13.2	23.8
2014	240	18.2	13.1	25.4
2015	226	19.0	11.8	28.8
2016	208	17.0	12.2	26
2017	208	16.0	12.9	24
2018	198	15.4	12.7	25.8
2019	192	15.2	12.6	27.1
2020	194	17.2	11.2	30.4
2021	194	16.9	11.4	29.9
2022	208	16.8	12.3	27.4
2023	211	15.5	13.5	28
2024	195	15.1	12.8	26.2

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 South Winneshiek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	271	25.0	10.8	14.4
1989	261	22.5	11.6	11.5
1990	250	21.5	11.6	11.2
1991	238	22.0	10.8	15.1
1992	252	22.0	11.4	13.5
1993	258	20.8	12.4	16.7
1994	290	19.2	15.1	10.7
1995	308	19.0	16.2	10.4
1996	308	19.0	16.2	10.4
1997	317	20.7	15.3	10.4
1998	311	20.7	15.0	7.1
1999	310	19.1	16.2	16.8
2000	306	21.6	14.2	17.3
2001	309	22.3	13.9	16.8
2002	272	20.5	13.3	18
2003	272	20.5	13.3	18
2004	289	20.9	13.8	16.3
2005	269	22.2	12.1	20.1
2006	277	21.5	12.9	16.6
2007	272	19.5	13.9	21
2008	245	18.7	13.1	17.6
2009	260	19.3	13.5	17.3
2010	265	19.9	13.3	24.5
2011	270	17.5	15.4	26.3
2012	255	18.9	13.4	27.1
2013	239	17.9	13.2	23.8
2014	240	18.2	13.1	25.4
2015	226	19.0	11.8	28.8
2016	208	17.0	12.2	26
2017	208	16.0	12.9	24
2018	198	15.4	12.7	25.8
2019	192	15.2	12.6	27.1
2020	194	17.2	11.2	30.4
2021	194	16.9	11.4	29.9
2022	208	16.8	12.3	27.4
2023	211	15.5	13.5	28
2024	195	15.1	12.8	26.2

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 South Winneshiek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (1.4%)	$16,874 (98.6%)	$17,120

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Winneshiek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 118^th of 336 High schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek High School)	86	73.2	12.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)	86	73.2	12.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek High School)	88.4	78.6	9.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)	88.4	78.6	9.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek High School)	71.4	73.9	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Winneshiek Community School District)	71.4	73.9	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek High School)	85.7	82.6	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Winneshiek Community School District)	85.7	82.6	3.1%
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	192	211	9.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	12	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	180	194	7.8%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.1%	28%	0.9%

Schools Near South Winneshiek 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
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	195	15	12.8	26.2%	179 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%		63.2	118^th of 336 public high schools	64.9%	18			76.7	76.0	79.6			79.1	82.0	83.3		62.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	569	39	14.7	22.7%	504 (88.6%)	7 (1.2%)	38 (6.7%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%		92	7^th of 336 public high schools	97.9%				94.7	92.1	88.1			82.6	85.8	88.1		82.1	$15,163	$333	$14,830
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	171	11	15.5	40.9%	160 (93.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	244^th of 336 public high schools	27.4%	23	90.9	82.6	91.2	48.6	78.6	81.8	73.9	85.3	56.8	67.9	65.2	32.4	$17,774	$503	$17,271
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	322	27	12.1	39.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54			82.6	73.5	68.4			76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$19,449	$642	$18,808
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	365	29	12.6	77.0%	96 (26.3%)	15 (4.1%)	250 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%		20.3	293^rd of 336 public high schools	12.8%	17	76.7	47.6	71.7	66.7	72.9	62.8	40.5	54.3	44.4	59.3	28.6	31.1	$14,210	$413	$13,796
Crestwood High School	Public	7-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	509	41	12.3	42.8%	465 (91.4%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%		52.6	175^th of 336 public high schools	47.9%	72	85.3	83.7	85.0	79.8	77.8	86.8	73.3	77.5	69.7	76.5	67.1	66.3	$16,120	$314	$15,806
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	378	25	15.1	42.1%	354 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%		73.3	66^th of 336 public high schools	80.4%	6			92.2	85.9	78.9			76.7	79.8	70.0		72.7	$15,929	$265	$15,665

Frequently Asked Questions about South Winneshiek High School

What district is South Winneshiek High School in?

South Winneshiek Community School District

What schools feed into South Winneshiek High School?

South Winneshiek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Winneshiek Elementary School
Middle : South Winneshiek Middle School

How many students attend South Winneshiek High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended South Winneshiek High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Winneshiek High School?

Students at South Winneshiek High School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is South Winneshiek High School a good school?

South Winneshiek High School ranks 100^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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