Woodbury Central High School

Summary:

Woodbury Central High School is a public high school in Moville, Iowa, serving 178 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Woodbury Central Community School District, which is ranked 61 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodbury Central High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 91.4% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.9%. The school's performance in Mathematics is also noteworthy, with 72.9% of 10th-grade students and 71.4% of 9th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66% and 63.3%, respectively. Additionally, Woodbury Central High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention.

While Woodbury Central High School outperforms the state average, it is interesting to note the performance differences compared to some nearby schools. For example, Hinton High School and Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School have even higher academic performance in several subject areas. This suggests the quality of education in the region is generally high, with some schools excelling even beyond Woodbury Central High School's strong performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 408 South 4th Street
       Moville, IA  51039


(712) 873-3128

District: Woodbury Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,981 Help


Feeder schools for Woodbury Central High School:

Elementary:    Moville Elementary School
Middle:    Woodbury Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  178

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodbury Central High School ranks better than 61.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Woodbury Central 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 Woodbury Central High School is $12,981.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodbury Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Woodbury Central High School 129th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Woodbury Central High School in the ranking list.)

Woodbury Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbury Central Community School District 61st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodbury Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 71.64 84th 351 76.1%
2013 63.15 139th 351 60.4%
2014 76.95 62nd 322 80.7%
2015 77.79 48th 324 85.2%
2016 55.58 155th 320 51.6%
2017 65.14 120th 325 63.1%
2018 85.78 11th 320 96.6%
2019 80.01 40th 327 87.8%
2021 64.52 110th 327 66.4%
2022 57.82 151st 332 54.5%
2023 58.79 143rd 336 57.4%
2024 62.86 129th 338 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Woodbury Central High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodbury Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1989 157 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1990 146 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1991 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1992 159 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1993 168 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 161 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1995 195 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1996 195 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1997 197 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1998 211 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 191 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 203 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 206 0 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 183 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 183 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 183 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 179 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 178 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2007 177 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 176 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2009 177 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 181
2010 162 0 1 5 2 0 4 0 174
2011 169 1 1 9 2 0 7 0 189
2012 168 1 1 12 3 0 10 0 195
2013 170 1 1 6 3 0 8 0 189
2014 165 1 2 6 3 0 8 0 185
2015 161 0 1 6 3 0 5 0 176
2016 175 0 2 8 2 0 3 0 190
2017 175 0 2 6 1 0 3 0 187
2018 184 0 1 5 0 0 5 0 195
2019 190 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 199
2020 182 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 187
2021 186 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 191
2022 178 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 184
2023 168 0 2 4 0 0 4 0 178

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 Woodbury Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 14.6 11.4 47.9
1989 158 15.1 10.4 12
1990 150 14.0 10.7 0
1991 155 14.8 10.4 23.2
1992 162 15.0 10.8 19.1
1993 173 14.8 11.7 20.8
1994 165 14.8 11.1 19.4
1995 200 14.0 14.3 15.5
1996 200 14.0 14.3 15.5
1997 202 15.7 12.9 13.9
1998 214 15.7 13.6 13.6
1999 194 15.4 12.6 23.7
2000 204 15.5 13.2 20.6
2001 213 15.6 13.7 17.8
2002 189 16.2 11.7 15.9
2003 189 16.2 11.7 15.9
2004 188 16.2 11.6 16
2005 180 16.3 11.0 24.4
2006 180 14.3 12.6 24.4
2007 179 16.3 11.0 14
2008 178 17.3 10.3 15.7
2009 181 15.5 11.7 16
2010 174 14.6 11.9 17.2
2011 189 14.8 12.7 14.8
2012 195 15.1 12.8 16.4
2013 189 14.0 13.4 13.2
2014 185 14.3 12.8 13
2015 176 14.0 12.5 12.5
2016 190 14.0 13.5 14.2
2017 187 14.8 12.6 15.5
2018 195 14.4 13.5 17.9
2019 199 15.7 12.6 21.1
2020 187 16.9 11.0 21.4
2021 191 17.9 10.6 25.7
2022 184 17.2 10.6 25.5
2023 178 16.3 10.8 26.4

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 Woodbury Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 14.6 11.4 47.9
1989 158 15.1 10.4 12
1990 150 14.0 10.7 0
1991 155 14.8 10.4 23.2
1992 162 15.0 10.8 19.1
1993 173 14.8 11.7 20.8
1994 165 14.8 11.1 19.4
1995 200 14.0 14.3 15.5
1996 200 14.0 14.3 15.5
1997 202 15.7 12.9 13.9
1998 214 15.7 13.6 13.6
1999 194 15.4 12.6 23.7
2000 204 15.5 13.2 20.6
2001 213 15.6 13.7 17.8
2002 189 16.2 11.7 15.9
2003 189 16.2 11.7 15.9
2004 188 16.2 11.6 16
2005 180 16.3 11.0 24.4
2006 180 14.3 12.6 24.4
2007 179 16.3 11.0 14
2008 178 17.3 10.3 15.7
2009 181 15.5 11.7 16
2010 174 14.6 11.9 17.2
2011 189 14.8 12.7 14.8
2012 195 15.1 12.8 16.4
2013 189 14.0 13.4 13.2
2014 185 14.3 12.8 13
2015 176 14.0 12.5 12.5
2016 190 14.0 13.5 14.2
2017 187 14.8 12.6 15.5
2018 195 14.4 13.5 17.9
2019 199 15.7 12.6 21.1
2020 187 16.9 11.0 21.4
2021 191 17.9 10.6 25.7
2022 184 17.2 10.6 25.5
2023 178 16.3 10.8 26.4

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 Woodbury Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $399 (3.1%) $12,582 (96.9%) $12,981

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodbury Central 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 40th of 327 High schoolsRanks 143rd of 336 High schools
 30.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbury Central High School)88.284.1
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbury Central Community School District)88.284.1
 4.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Woodbury Central High School)72.563.6
 8.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Woodbury Central Community School District)72.563.6
 8.9%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbury Central High School)83.776.2
 7.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbury Central Community School District)83.776.2
 7.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Woodbury Central High School)83.740.5
 43.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Woodbury Central Community School District)83.740.5
 43.2%
   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 Students199178
 10.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White190168
 11.6%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%26.4%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodbury Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 178 students attended Woodbury Central High School.

Students at Woodbury Central High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Woodbury Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moville Elementary School
Middle : Woodbury Central Middle School

Woodbury Central High School ranks 129th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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