High Schools in Galva-Holstein Community School District

The Galva-Holstein Community School District in Iowa has only one high school, Ridge View High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, with its ranking dropping from 165 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2020-2021 to 269 out of 336 in 2022-2023, and its overall rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star during this period.

Academically, Ridge View High School's proficiency rates on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are generally lower than the state averages, with 56.1% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts, 54.4% of 10th graders proficient in Mathematics, and 63.2% of 10th graders proficient in Science. The school's diverse student population, with 12.13% Hispanic and 2.51% African American students, may face additional challenges, as the data does not provide information on the performance of these subgroups.

Despite the district's relatively high spending per student ($14,493) and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6 to 1, the school's declining performance and the economic challenges faced by a significant portion of the student population (38.49% free and reduced-price lunch rate) suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the school. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could help Ridge View High School improve its academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student community.