Southeast Valley High School

Summary:

Southeast Valley High School is a public high school serving approximately 300 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Gowrie, Iowa. The school is part of the Southeast Valley Community School District, which is ranked 236 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key concerns about Southeast Valley High School is its consistently low test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages, with 63.2% in English Language Arts (vs. 73.8% state average), 59.2% in Mathematics (vs. 66% state average), and 58.7% in Science (vs. 59.5% state average). This performance gap is consistent across all grade levels, suggesting the school may be struggling to effectively educate its students and prepare them for academic success.

Additionally, while the racial composition of Southeast Valley High School is not provided, the surrounding schools have a much higher percentage of white students (around 90%) compared to the state average. This could indicate that Southeast Valley High School may have a more diverse student population, which could present unique challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, the nearby schools have free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 35.35% to 54.38%, suggesting that Southeast Valley High School may serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which could be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance and may require targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543

(515) 352-3142

District: Southeast Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southeast Valley High School ranks worse than 82% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.27. (See more...)

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.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Southeast Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley High School 277^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Southeast Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Southeast Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Valley Community School District 236^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southeast Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.27	277^th	338	18.0%

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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 Southeast Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	319	2	1	7	1	0	12	0	342

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 Southeast Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	342	20.2	16.8	37.1

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 Southeast Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	342	20.2	16.8	37.1

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.

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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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Southeast Valley High School	Public	9-12	1005 Riddle St	Gowrie	50543	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 352-3142	342	20	16.8	37.1%	319 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	27.3	277^th of 338 public high schools	18.0%					(n/a)				60.7	63.2	59.5				50.6	59.2	65.9		58.7
Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	606 Adrian St	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 389-3111	98	3	32.5	45.9%	87 (88.8%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	70.6	91^st of 338 public high schools	73.1%		34.3	252^nd of 336 public high schools	25.0%	161	78.6	93.3	88.2	94.1	81.8		85.7	86.7	64.7	70.6	72.7		76.5	63.6	$11,337	$119	$11,218
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1901 North Grimmell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 386-2188	375	31	12.2	41.1%	341 (90.9%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	43	231^st of 338 public high schools	31.7%		44	218^th of 336 public high schools	35.1%	13				71.6	75.3	68.7				54.3	67.9	71.1		55.3	$16,415	$300	$16,115
Fort Dodge High School	Public	9-12	819 N 25th St	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 955-1770	1,057	57	18.4	53.8%	714 (67.5%)	64 (6.1%)	189 (17.9%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (7.4%)	14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%		8.3	314^th of 336 public high schools	6.5%	8				64.0	60.3	64.0				46.1	48.7	46.9		39.0	$15,974	$1,047	$14,927

Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Valley High School

Is Southeast Valley High School a good school?

Southeast Valley High School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Southeast Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Southeast Valley High School.

What district is Southeast Valley High School in?

Southeast Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Southeast Valley High School?

Students at Southeast Valley High School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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