Winterset Senior High School

Q: Is Winterset Senior High School a good school?

Winterset Senior High School ranks 171 st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winterset Senior High School is a public high school serving 565 students in grades 9-12 in Winterset, Iowa, which is part of the Winterset Community School District. The school generally performs above the state average on standardized tests, with 11th-grade students scoring 78.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 70.2%. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.18% to 35.04% over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby high schools, ADM Senior High School and Van Meter High School tend to outperform Winterset Senior High School in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. Winterset Senior High School, on the other hand, generally performs better than West Central Valley High School and Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School. The school's consistent performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 114 to 171 out of 338 Iowa high schools, suggests a stable and reliable educational environment.

While Winterset Senior High School performs well overall, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as increasing the diversity of its student population and further improving its test scores, particularly in Science, where the proficiency rates are lower than in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Overall, Winterset Senior High School is a solid, consistent performer among Iowa high schools, with a few areas for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273-2298

(515) 462-3320

District: Winterset Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
171^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,615

Feeder schools for Winterset Senior High School:

Elementary:	Winterset Elementary School
Middle:	Winterset Junior High School
	Winterset Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 561

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winterset Senior High School ranks worse than 50.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Winterset Senior 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 (93.9%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winterset Senior High School is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare Winterset Senior High School employs 35.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winterset Senior High School is $14,615.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Winterset Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Winterset Senior High School 171^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Winterset Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Winterset Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Winterset Community School District 150^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Winterset Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	49.86	223^rd	351	36.5%
2013	66.24	116^th	351	67.0%
2014	62.68	137^th	322	57.5%
2015	65.26	126^th	324	61.1%
2016	75.19	72^nd	320	77.5%
2017	50.17	195^th	325	40.0%
2018	55.35	166^th	320	48.1%
2019	39.88	229^th	327	30.0%
2021	59.94	129^th	327	60.6%
2022	57.84	150^th	332	54.8%
2023	63.99	114^th	336	66.1%
2024	55.49	171^st	338	49.4%

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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 Winterset Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	452	0	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	457
1989	429	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	435
1990	430	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	435
1991	439	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	441
1992	439	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	439
1993	463	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	463
1994	473	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	475
1995	507	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	509
1996	507	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	509
1997	531	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	533
1998	554	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	560
1999	628	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	634
2000	583	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	591
2001	569	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	582
2002	517	1	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	533
2003	517	1	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	533
2004	502	0	7	7	4	n/a	n/a	520
2005	460	2	5	3	3	n/a	n/a	473
2006	487	3	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	501
2007	483	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	491
2008	493	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	503
2009	502	3	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	515
2010	463	5	2	12	1	0	0	483
2011	479	3	2	11	2	0	2	499
2012	491	1	1	11	4	0	4	512
2013	491	1	2	9	6	0	3	512
2014	512	0	2	9	5	1	5	534
2015	505	1	1	9	3	1	3	523
2016	501	1	2	13	4	1	2	524
2017	484	2	2	19	2	1	6	516
2018	449	2	1	18	1	1	9	481
2019	488	0	1	18	1	1	10	519
2020	506	0	4	18	0	2	10	540
2021	503	1	2	16	0	2	12	536
2022	539	1	1	20	0	1	12	574
2023	532	2	3	16	1	1	10	565
2024	527	5	2	19	2	0	6	561

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 Winterset Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	31.8	14.3	11.4
1989	435	3.2	135.9	11.5
1990	435	32.0	13.5	11.5
1991	441	33.5	13.1	9.3
1992	439	34.0	12.9	11.8
1993	463	34.5	13.4	12.7
1994	475	33.8	14.1	10.3
1995	509	34.3	14.8	10.6
1996	509	34.3	14.8	10.6
1997	533	34.3	15.5	10.3
1998	560	36.0	15.6	9.6
1999	634	37.4	17.0	12.5
2000	591	39.3	15.0	14.2
2001	582	40.0	14.6	15.6
2002	533	36.6	14.6	13.5
2003	533	36.6	14.6	13.5
2004	520	39.5	13.2	18.3
2005	473	38.6	12.3	18.8
2006	501	34.5	14.5	17
2007	491	36.1	13.6	19.6
2008	503	36.1	13.9	23.9
2009	515	36.1	14.3	24.3
2010	483	36.0	13.4	28.2
2011	499	38.2	13.0	28.9
2012	512	39.4	12.9	26.6
2013	512	38.2	13.3	26
2014	534	39.1	13.6	27
2015	523	36.0	14.5	26.4
2016	524	36.0	14.5	27.1
2017	516	37.1	13.9	29.8
2018	481	34.9	13.7	25.4
2019	519	35.9	14.4	31.4
2020	540	36.8	14.6	29.3
2021	536	35.7	15.0	34.1
2022	574	35.2	16.2	31.2
2023	565	35.7	15.7	35
2024	561	35.2	15.9	30.3

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 Winterset Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	457	31.8	14.3	11.4
1989	435	3.2	135.9	11.5
1990	435	32.0	13.5	11.5
1991	441	33.5	13.1	9.3
1992	439	34.0	12.9	11.8
1993	463	34.5	13.4	12.7
1994	475	33.8	14.1	10.3
1995	509	34.3	14.8	10.6
1996	509	34.3	14.8	10.6
1997	533	34.3	15.5	10.3
1998	560	36.0	15.6	9.6
1999	634	37.4	17.0	12.5
2000	591	39.3	15.0	14.2
2001	582	40.0	14.6	15.6
2002	533	36.6	14.6	13.5
2003	533	36.6	14.6	13.5
2004	520	39.5	13.2	18.3
2005	473	38.6	12.3	18.8
2006	501	34.5	14.5	17
2007	491	36.1	13.6	19.6
2008	503	36.1	13.9	23.9
2009	515	36.1	14.3	24.3
2010	483	36.0	13.4	28.2
2011	499	38.2	13.0	28.9
2012	512	39.4	12.9	26.6
2013	512	38.2	13.3	26
2014	534	39.1	13.6	27
2015	523	36.0	14.5	26.4
2016	524	36.0	14.5	27.1
2017	516	37.1	13.9	29.8
2018	481	34.9	13.7	25.4
2019	519	35.9	14.4	31.4
2020	540	36.8	14.6	29.3
2021	536	35.7	15.0	34.1
2022	574	35.2	16.2	31.2
2023	565	35.7	15.7	35
2024	561	35.2	15.9	30.3

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 Winterset Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$252 (1.7%)	$14,364 (98.3%)	$14,615

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winterset Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 229^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 114^th of 336 High schools	36.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Senior High School)	68.7	86.2	17.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Community School District)	68.7	86.2	17.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Senior High School)	61.6	81.5	19.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Community School District)	61.6	81.5	19.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Senior High School)	66	70.4	4.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Winterset Community School District)	66	70.4	4.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Senior High School)	69.4	69	0.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Winterset Community School District)	69.4	69	0.4%
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	519	565	8.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	18	16	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	488	532	9%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.4%	35%	3.6%

Schools Near Winterset Senior 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
Winterset Senior High School	Public	9-12	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3320	561	35	15.9	30.3%	527 (93.9%)	5 (0.9%)	19 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	55.5	171^st of 338 public high schools	49.4%		64	114^th of 336 public high schools	66.1%	57			74.0	74.3	78.2			77.1	64.3	78.4		57.3	$14,615	$252	$14,364
Interstate 35 High School	Public	9-12	405 E North St	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 765-4818	266	23	11.4	21.4%	248 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	72.1	79^th of 338 public high schools	76.6%		58.5	148^th of 336 public high schools	56.0%	69			87.9	90.3	79.4			66.7	79.2	66.7		75.0	$14,262	$161	$14,100
Earlham Senior High School	Public	9-12	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2235	208	16	13.1	14.9%	190 (91.3%)	2 (1.0%)	10 (4.8%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	65.9	115^th of 338 public high schools	66.0%		58.3	149^th of 336 public high schools	55.7%	34			89.8	74.1	83.3			81.6	64.8	83.3		61.1	$13,628	$119	$13,509
Van Meter High School	Public	9-12	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	305	22	14.1	8.2%	279 (91.5%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	91.9	5^th of 338 public high schools	98.5%		93.3	4^th of 336 public high schools	98.8%	1			98.7	97.0	93.6			80.5	86.4	93.6		83.3	$14,547	$514	$14,033
Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	390 Burlington	Martensdale	50160	Warren County	Martensdale-St Marys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 764-2486	239	19	12.8	24.7%	217 (90.8%)	5 (2.1%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	62	136^th of 338 public high schools	59.8%		21.8	289^th of 336 public high schools	14.0%	153	96.3	80.4	94.1	76.9	84.4	77.8	76.1	67.6	61.5	81.3	76.1	59.0	$13,788	$409	$13,378
West Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	3299 White Pole Rd	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 523-1313	261	23	11.4	35.6%	224 (85.8%)	4 (1.5%)	18 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	52.5	178^th of 338 public high schools	47.3%		53.9	166^th of 336 public high schools	50.6%	12			81.1	74.6	67.9			62.3	70.1	62.5		70.1	$16,199	$995	$15,205
ADM Senior High School	Public	9-12	801 Nile Kinnick Dr S	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-4584	682	40	17.0	20.4%	627 (91.9%)	5 (0.7%)	25 (3.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	92.2	4^th of 338 public high schools	98.8%		91.5	8^th of 336 public high schools	97.6%	4			94.5	95.2	93.8			86.6	86.3	90.7		86.7	$13,069	$279	$12,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Winterset Senior High School

Is Winterset Senior High School a good school?

Winterset Senior High School ranks 171^st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Winterset Senior High School?

Students at Winterset Senior High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Winterset Senior High School in?

Winterset Community School District

What schools feed into Winterset Senior High School?

Winterset Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winterset Elementary School
Middle : Winterset Junior High School
Middle : Winterset Middle School

How many students attend Winterset Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 561 students attended Winterset Senior High School.

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