North Fayette Valley High School

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North Fayette Valley High School ranks 166 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Fayette Valley High School is a public high school located in West Union, Iowa, serving 333 students in grades 9-12 as part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. The school has shown a mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, but lagging behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools like South Winneshiek High School.

North Fayette Valley High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 11.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Sumner-Fredericksburg High School and South Winneshiek High School. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, suggesting inconsistent academic performance over the years. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.96% in 2020-2021 to 42.34% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the school's generally competitive test scores and low student-teacher ratio, North Fayette Valley High School faces challenges related to economic disparities, as indicated by the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools. This may require the school district to allocate more resources and support to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students and ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 N Pine St
West Union, IA 52175

(563) 422-3851

District: North Fayette Valley Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
166^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,449

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 322

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Fayette Valley High School ranks better than 50.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Fayette Valley 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 (89.8%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Fayette Valley High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare North Fayette Valley High School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Fayette Valley High School is $19,449.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Fayette Valley High School 166^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Fayette Valley High School in the ranking list.)

North Fayette Valley Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Fayette Valley Community School District 134^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Fayette Valley High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	49.34	228^th	351	35.0%
2013	49.53	220^th	351	37.3%
2014	65.00	128^th	322	60.2%
2015	72.91	80^th	324	75.3%
2016	52.20	169^th	320	47.2%
2017	65.34	117^th	325	64.0%
2018	59.53	147^th	320	54.1%
2019	30.99	251^st	327	23.2%
2021	70.52	76^th	327	76.8%
2022	51.61	173^rd	332	47.9%
2023	64.43	112^th	336	66.7%
2024	56.18	166^th	338	50.9%

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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 North Fayette Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	281	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1989	272	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	274
1990	248	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
1991	315	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1992	305	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	306
1993	338	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1994	332	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1995	345	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	354
1996	345	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	354
1997	351	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
1998	346	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
1999	378	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	383
2000	393	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	400
2001	374	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	379
2002	332	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	341
2003	332	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	341
2004	314	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	321
2005	326	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	332
2006	346	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	352
2007	336	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	342
2008	346	3	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	354
2009	311	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2010	292	2	3	3	0	1	3	304
2011	263	2	4	3	0	1	0	273
2012	238	0	5	5	0	2	0	250
2013	225	1	3	5	0	3	2	239
2014	337	3	2	10	1	3	2	358
2015	337	2	3	9	0	3	5	359
2016	332	3	3	6	0	1	7	352
2017	313	1	2	8	0	0	7	331
2018	313	1	3	6	1	0	7	331
2019	283	1	1	9	1	0	11	306
2020	292	1	2	12	0	0	10	317
2021	288	0	2	17	0	0	11	318
2022	289	0	1	21	0	0	12	323
2023	298	1	2	21	0	0	11	333
2024	289	0	0	24	0	0	9	322

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 North Fayette Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	24.2	11.6	18.8
1989	274	21.4	12.8	14.6
1990	249	19.4	12.8	12.9
1991	316	21.5	14.6	12.7
1992	306	19.0	16.1	14.1
1993	340	18.9	18.0	15
1994	337	18.0	18.7	16.9
1995	354	20.5	17.3	15.5
1996	354	20.5	17.3	15.5
1997	355	22.1	16.1	14.9
1998	349	24.0	14.5	16.9
1999	383	28.8	13.3	22.5
2000	400	28.9	13.8	18.8
2001	379	30.8	12.3	19.3
2002	341	26.1	13.1	18.2
2003	341	26.1	13.1	18.2
2004	321	26.1	12.3	21.5
2005	332	23.9	13.9	23.5
2006	352	23.7	14.9	31.3
2007	342	22.4	15.3	23.4
2008	354	20.4	17.4	27.7
2009	318	20.4	15.6	24.2
2010	304	20.0	15.2	29.6
2011	273	20.0	13.6	29.7
2012	250	19.1	13.0	31.6
2013	239	17.5	13.6	37.7
2014	358	26.0	13.7	34.1
2015	359	27.0	13.2	32.6
2016	352	30.0	11.7	31.8
2017	331	28.8	11.4	31.7
2018	331	29.5	11.2	33.8
2019	306	26.9	11.3	40.5
2020	317	28.4	11.1	33.8
2021	318	27.7	11.4	34
2022	323	27.4	11.7	37.2
2023	333	29.6	11.2	42.3
2024	322	26.5	12.1	39.4

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 North Fayette Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	24.2	11.6	18.8
1989	274	21.4	12.8	14.6
1990	249	19.4	12.8	12.9
1991	316	21.5	14.6	12.7
1992	306	19.0	16.1	14.1
1993	340	18.9	18.0	15
1994	337	18.0	18.7	16.9
1995	354	20.5	17.3	15.5
1996	354	20.5	17.3	15.5
1997	355	22.1	16.1	14.9
1998	349	24.0	14.5	16.9
1999	383	28.8	13.3	22.5
2000	400	28.9	13.8	18.8
2001	379	30.8	12.3	19.3
2002	341	26.1	13.1	18.2
2003	341	26.1	13.1	18.2
2004	321	26.1	12.3	21.5
2005	332	23.9	13.9	23.5
2006	352	23.7	14.9	31.3
2007	342	22.4	15.3	23.4
2008	354	20.4	17.4	27.7
2009	318	20.4	15.6	24.2
2010	304	20.0	15.2	29.6
2011	273	20.0	13.6	29.7
2012	250	19.1	13.0	31.6
2013	239	17.5	13.6	37.7
2014	358	26.0	13.7	34.1
2015	359	27.0	13.2	32.6
2016	352	30.0	11.7	31.8
2017	331	28.8	11.4	31.7
2018	331	29.5	11.2	33.8
2019	306	26.9	11.3	40.5
2020	317	28.4	11.1	33.8
2021	318	27.7	11.4	34
2022	323	27.4	11.7	37.2
2023	333	29.6	11.2	42.3
2024	322	26.5	12.1	39.4

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 North Fayette Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$642 (3.3%)	$18,808 (96.7%)	$19,449

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Fayette Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 251^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 112^th of 336 High schools	43.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley High School)	68.8	75.6	6.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	68.8	75.6	6.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley High School)	60	71.8	11.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	60	71.8	11.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley High School)	65.7	77.3	11.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	65.7	77.3	11.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley High School)	58.2	82.7	24.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Fayette Valley Community School District)	58.2	82.7	24.5%
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	306	333	8.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	9	21	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	283	298	5.3%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.5%	42.3%	1.8%

Schools Near North Fayette Valley 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
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	322	27	12.1	39.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54			82.6	73.5	68.4			76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$19,449	$642	$18,808
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	365	29	12.6	77.0%	96 (26.3%)	15 (4.1%)	250 (68.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%		20.3	293^rd of 336 public high schools	12.8%	17	76.7	47.6	71.7	66.7	72.9	62.8	40.5	54.3	44.4	59.3	28.6	31.1	$14,210	$413	$13,796
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	85	16	5.3	52.9%	77 (90.6%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%		45.7	208^th of 336 public high schools	38.1%	92			52.0	65.0	68.4			52.0	40.0	57.9		35.0	$18,474	$307	$18,165
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	195	15	12.8	26.2%	179 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%		63.2	118^th of 336 public high schools	64.9%	18			76.7	76.0	79.6			79.1	82.0	83.3		62.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	171	11	15.5	40.9%	160 (93.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	244^th of 336 public high schools	27.4%	23	90.9	82.6	91.2	48.6	78.6	81.8	73.9	85.3	56.8	67.9	65.2	32.4	$17,774	$503	$17,271
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	245	20	12.2	31.0%	220 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%		55.9	159^th of 336 public high schools	52.7%	34			57.1	70.3	72.2			59.5	78.1	72.2		64.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973

Frequently Asked Questions about North Fayette Valley High School

What district is North Fayette Valley High School in?

North Fayette Valley Community School District

What is the racial makeup of North Fayette Valley High School?

Students at North Fayette Valley High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is North Fayette Valley High School a good school?

North Fayette Valley High School ranks 166^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into North Fayette Valley High School?

North Fayette Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Valley Elementary School
Elementary : West Union Elementary School
Middle : North Fayette Valley Middle School

How many students attend North Fayette Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended North Fayette Valley High School.

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