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Whiting Senior High School

Summary:

Whiting Senior High School is a public high school in Whiting, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Whiting Community School District, which is ranked 116 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whiting Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 80% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 70.2%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.57% to 57.3% over the past three school years, and a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.1 to 6.6 over the same period.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School, West Monona High School, and Westwood High School, Whiting Senior High School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with some grades performing better and others performing worse than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 606 West St
       Whiting, IA  51063

(712) 455-2468

District: Whiting Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,924 Help


Feeder schools for Whiting Senior High School:

Elementary:    Whiting Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whiting Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Whiting Senior High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (11.4%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiting Senior High School is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiting Senior High School is $15,924.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whiting Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Whiting Senior High School 124th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Whiting Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Whiting Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Whiting Community School District 116th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whiting Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 58.31 139th 349 60.2%
2013 48.45 211th 350 39.7%
2014 66.67 108th 337 68.0%
2015 46.37 215th 349 38.4%
2016 22.97 295th 343 14.0%
2017 32.36 256th 327 21.7%
2018 31.98 247th 318 22.3%
2019 27.14 269th 342 21.3%
2023 63.84 115th 334 65.6%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Whiting Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 91.39 1st 351 99.7%
2013 54.94 191st 351 45.6%
2014 24.31 271st 322 15.8%
2015 70.67 96th 324 70.4%
2017 83.87 18th 325 94.5%
2018 10.75 294th 320 8.1%
2019 37.76 234th 327 28.4%
2021 13.16 300th 327 8.3%
2022 17.09 296th 332 10.8%
2023 50.80 183rd 336 45.5%
2024 64.24 124th 338 63.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Whiting Senior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Whiting 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 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1989 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1990 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1991 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1992 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1993 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1994 109 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1995 114 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 114 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1998 128 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 129
1999 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2000 138 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 143
2001 133 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2002 124 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 132
2003 124 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 132
2004 128 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 136
2005 143 0 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 112 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 117 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 122
2008 118 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 111 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 116
2010 106 2 0 4 4 0 0 0 116
2011 107 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 116
2012 109 3 0 4 2 0 0 0 118
2013 112 2 0 3 3 0 1 0 121
2014 90 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 95
2015 88 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 95
2016 93 0 0 7 2 0 1 0 103
2017 83 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 91
2018 90 1 0 6 2 0 2 0 101
2019 87 0 0 5 1 0 5 0 98
2020 71 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 81
2021 67 0 0 12 0 0 6 0 85
2022 74 0 1 8 2 0 4 0 89
2023 63 0 0 9 2 0 5 0 79

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 Whiting Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 11.0 5.4 55
1989 46 1.1 41.8 43.5
1990 55 11.0 5.0 0
1991 56 12.0 4.6 19.6
1992 86 14.0 6.1 25.6
1993 98 11.2 8.8 22.4
1994 109 11.2 9.7 21.1
1995 116 11.6 10.0 25.9
1996 116 11.6 10.0 25.9
1997 135 12.9 10.5 21.5
1998 129 11.7 11.0 22.5
1999 135 13.3 10.2 26.7
2000 143 14.4 9.9 21.7
2001 135 15.9 8.5 23.7
2002 132 15.4 8.6 39.4
2003 132 15.4 8.6 39.4
2004 136 13.0 10.5 52.9
2005 155 15.2 10.2 41.9
2006 118 14.1 8.4 42.4
2007 122 14.3 8.5 41
2008 124 14.5 8.6 43.5
2009 116 13.8 8.4 50.9
2010 116 13.7 8.4 49.1
2011 116 14.5 7.9 51.7
2012 118 14.1 8.3 46.6
2013 121 13.4 8.9 48.8
2014 95 13.8 6.8 57.9
2015 95 14.0 6.7 64.2
2016 103 15.0 6.8 65
2017 91 12.2 7.4 68.1
2018 101 14.2 7.0 55.4
2019 98 13.7 7.1 56.1
2020 81 13.7 5.9 54.3
2021 85 13.8 6.1 56.5
2022 89 13.8 6.4 57.3
2023 79 11.9 6.6 45.6

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 Whiting Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 60 11.0 5.4 55
1989 46 1.1 41.8 43.5
1990 55 11.0 5.0 0
1991 56 12.0 4.6 19.6
1992 86 14.0 6.1 25.6
1993 98 11.2 8.8 22.4
1994 109 11.2 9.7 21.1
1995 116 11.6 10.0 25.9
1996 116 11.6 10.0 25.9
1997 135 12.9 10.5 21.5
1998 129 11.7 11.0 22.5
1999 135 13.3 10.2 26.7
2000 143 14.4 9.9 21.7
2001 135 15.9 8.5 23.7
2002 132 15.4 8.6 39.4
2003 132 15.4 8.6 39.4
2004 136 13.0 10.5 52.9
2005 155 15.2 10.2 41.9
2006 118 14.1 8.4 42.4
2007 122 14.3 8.5 41
2008 124 14.5 8.6 43.5
2009 116 13.8 8.4 50.9
2010 116 13.7 8.4 49.1
2011 116 14.5 7.9 51.7
2012 118 14.1 8.3 46.6
2013 121 13.4 8.9 48.8
2014 95 13.8 6.8 57.9
2015 95 14.0 6.7 64.2
2016 103 15.0 6.8 65
2017 91 12.2 7.4 68.1
2018 101 14.2 7.0 55.4
2019 98 13.7 7.1 56.1
2020 81 13.7 5.9 54.3
2021 85 13.8 6.1 56.5
2022 89 13.8 6.4 57.3
2023 79 11.9 6.6 45.6

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 Whiting Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.0%) $15,763 (99.0%) $15,924

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiting Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 334 Middle schools
 44.2%
Ranks 234th of 327 High schoolsRanks 183rd of 336 High schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Senior High School)38.562.5
 24%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Community School District)38.562.5
 24%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.972.7
 2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Senior High School)46.275
 28.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Community School District)46.275
 28.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.164.9
 5.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Senior High School)63.281.3
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Community School District)63.281.3
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Senior High School)73.775
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Community School District)73.775
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Senior High School)76.590.9
 14.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Community School District)76.590.9
 14.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Senior High School)64.763.6
 1.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Community School District)64.763.6
 1.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Senior High School)6061.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Whiting Community School District)6061.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Senior High School)5069.2
 19.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Whiting Community School District)5069.2
 19.2%
   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 Students9879
 19.4%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White8763
 27.6%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.1%45.6%
 10.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whiting Senior High School

Students at Whiting Senior High School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Whiting Senior High School ranks 124th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Whiting Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Whiting Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Whiting Senior High School.


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