Is Sioux Central High School a good school?

Sioux Central High School ranks 196 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sioux Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Sioux Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Central High School?

Students at Sioux Central High School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Sioux Central High School?

Sioux Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sioux Central Elementary School Middle : Sioux Central Middle School

Sioux Central High School in Sioux Rapids IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Sioux Central High School ranks worse than 58% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.51. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sioux Central 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 (82.7%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sioux Central High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Sioux Central High School employs 19.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sioux Central High School is $13,555.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sioux Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Central High School 196^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Sioux Central High School in the ranking list.)

Sioux Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sioux Central Community School District 172^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sioux Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	35.68	274^th	351	21.9%
2013	32.10	292^nd	351	16.8%
2014	80.98	38^th	322	88.2%
2015	50.57	191^st	324	41.0%
2016	64.02	116^th	320	63.8%
2017	47.07	212^th	325	34.8%
2018	73.99	72^nd	320	77.5%
2019	49.04	186^th	327	43.1%
2021	61.68	119^th	327	63.6%
2022	62.99	120^th	332	63.9%
2023	52.64	174^th	336	48.2%
2024	49.51	196^th	338	42.0%

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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 Sioux Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	218	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
1995	223	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1996	223	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1997	231	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	232
1998	383	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	391
1999	347	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	356
2000	361	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	369
2001	355	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	367
2002	321	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	331
2003	321	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	331
2004	301	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	310
2005	225	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	231
2006	239	1	2	5	n/a	n/a	247
2007	241	3	1	8	n/a	n/a	253
2008	230	2	1	9	n/a	n/a	242
2009	242	2	0	11	n/a	n/a	255
2010	234	1	1	12	0	2	250
2011	241	0	1	11	0	2	255
2012	232	0	2	11	0	0	245
2013	208	0	3	14	0	0	225
2014	207	0	2	18	0	1	228
2015	200	0	1	18	0	1	220
2016	186	1	2	17	0	1	207
2017	193	1	0	19	0	4	217
2018	211	0	2	18	0	4	235
2019	202	2	4	21	0	5	234
2020	226	2	3	28	0	5	264
2021	236	3	3	22	0	3	267
2022	229	3	1	21	0	5	259
2023	234	2	3	28	2	5	274
2024	215	4	1	33	1	6	260

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 Sioux Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	219	16.6	13.2	18.7
1995	225	17.4	12.9	21.8
1996	225	17.4	12.9	21.8
1997	232	17.0	13.6	15.1
1998	391	24.1	16.2	28.9
1999	356	28.1	12.7	34.3
2000	369	28.7	12.9	34.1
2001	367	31.5	11.7	27.2
2002	331	29.4	11.3	27.2
2003	331	29.4	11.3	27.2
2004	310	26.4	11.7	27.1
2005	231	20.0	11.6	23.8
2006	247	21.1	11.7	26.3
2007	253	20.0	12.7	27.3
2008	242	19.8	12.2	27.3
2009	255	21.4	11.9	32.5
2010	250	21.0	11.8	42
2011	255	21.6	11.8	42
2012	245	21.2	11.5	38
2013	225	19.4	11.5	37.8
2014	228	16.7	13.6	42.5
2015	220	18.0	12.2	38.6
2016	207	18.0	11.5	36.2
2017	217	18.4	11.7	36.9
2018	235	17.8	13.2	32.8
2019	234	18.3	12.7	38
2020	264	18.4	14.3	39.8
2021	267	18.3	14.5	36.7
2022	259	18.2	14.2	42.5
2023	274	20.1	13.6	33.6
2024	260	19.1	13.5	29.6

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 Sioux Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	219	16.6	13.2	18.7
1995	225	17.4	12.9	21.8
1996	225	17.4	12.9	21.8
1997	232	17.0	13.6	15.1
1998	391	24.1	16.2	28.9
1999	356	28.1	12.7	34.3
2000	369	28.7	12.9	34.1
2001	367	31.5	11.7	27.2
2002	331	29.4	11.3	27.2
2003	331	29.4	11.3	27.2
2004	310	26.4	11.7	27.1
2005	231	20.0	11.6	23.8
2006	247	21.1	11.7	26.3
2007	253	20.0	12.7	27.3
2008	242	19.8	12.2	27.3
2009	255	21.4	11.9	32.5
2010	250	21.0	11.8	42
2011	255	21.6	11.8	42
2012	245	21.2	11.5	38
2013	225	19.4	11.5	37.8
2014	228	16.7	13.6	42.5
2015	220	18.0	12.2	38.6
2016	207	18.0	11.5	36.2
2017	217	18.4	11.7	36.9
2018	235	17.8	13.2	32.8
2019	234	18.3	12.7	38
2020	264	18.4	14.3	39.8
2021	267	18.3	14.5	36.7
2022	259	18.2	14.2	42.5
2023	274	20.1	13.6	33.6
2024	260	19.1	13.5	29.6

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 Sioux Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$289 (2.1%)	$13,265 (97.9%)	$13,555

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sioux Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 336 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central High School)	82.5	78.3	4.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)	82.5	78.3	4.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central High School)	57.9	75	17.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)	57.9	75	17.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central High School)	78.2	59.4	18.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sioux Central Community School District)	78.2	59.4	18.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central High School)	58.2	68.3	10.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sioux Central Community School District)	58.2	68.3	10.1%
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	234	274	17.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	21	28	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	202	234	15.8%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	33.6%	4.5%

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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sioux Central High School	Public	9-12	4440 U.S. Hwy 71	Sioux Rapids	50585	Buena Vista County	Sioux Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 283-2571	260	19	13.5	29.6%	215 (82.7%)	4 (1.5%)	33 (12.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	49.5	196^th of 338 public high schools	42.0%		52.6	174^th of 336 public high schools	48.2%	22	80.8	67.7	75.0	76.9	69.4	60.0	54.1	$13,555	$289	$13,265
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School	Public, Charter	12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	52	0		50.0%	4 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (73.1%)	9 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$14,028	$97	$13,931
Storm Lake High School	Public	9-12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	805	45	17.9	59.9%	130 (16.1%)	34 (4.2%)	433 (53.8%)	122 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.2%)	20 (2.5%)	12.3	309^th of 338 public high schools	8.6%		11.7	309^th of 336 public high schools	8.0%		58.6	62.3	46.9	40.6	53.7	42.3	47.4	$15,042	$355	$14,687
Alta-Aurelia High School	Public	9-12	1009 South Main Street	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 200-1331	199	18	11.0	39.7%	161 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	4 (2.0%)	48.7	201^st of 338 public high schools	40.5%		52.5	176^th of 336 public high schools	47.6%	25	73.9	80.0	66.0	65.2	76.0	61.7	56.0	$16,446	$128	$16,318
Spencer High School	Public	9-12	800 E 3rd St	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 262-1700	718	40	17.9	37.5%	624 (86.9%)	9 (1.3%)	66 (9.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	71	87^th of 338 public high schools	74.3%		74.4	60^th of 336 public high schools	82.1%	27	83.4	83.9	88.1	80.4	70.8	78.0	60.5	$13,801	$242	$13,560

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