AHSTW High School

Q: Is AHSTW High School a good school?

AHSTW High School ranks 45 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

AHSTW High School is a public high school located in Avoca, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the AHSTW Community School District, which is ranked 59 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

AHSTW High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 84.6% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, in Mathematics, 82.7% of 10th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66%. The school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its high ISASP test scores are a testament to the quality of education it provides.

AHSTW High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 11.1 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the ratios at some nearby schools like Atlantic High School (16.7) and Riverside Middle/Senior High School (16.4). This small school environment may contribute to a more personalized learning experience for students, allowing for more individualized attention and support.

Detail:

Public 9-12

768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521

(712) 343-6364

District: AHSTW Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,444

Feeder schools for AHSTW High School:

Elementary:	AHSTW Primary School
Middle:	AHSTW Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 210

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details AHSTW High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.51. (See more...)

Compare Details AHSTW High School ranks better than 86.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at AHSTW 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 (92.9%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at AHSTW High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare AHSTW High School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at AHSTW High School is $16,444.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks AHSTW High School 45^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See AHSTW High School in the ranking list.)

AHSTW Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks AHSTW Community School District 59^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for AHSTW High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	62.54	120^th	349	65.6%
2013	73.90	56^th	350	84.0%
2014	37.49	244^th	337	27.6%
2015	42.19	233^rd	349	33.2%
2016	53.68	175^th	343	49.0%
2017	47.71	193^rd	327	41.0%
2018	60.51	128^th	318	59.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for AHSTW High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	39.43	259^th	351	26.2%
2013	77.43	45^th	351	87.2%
2014	77.85	56^th	322	82.6%
2015	47.60	204^th	324	37.0%
2016	61.98	122^nd	320	61.9%
2017	71.17	89^th	325	72.6%
2018	39.51	239^th	320	25.3%
2019	74.76	62^nd	327	81.0%
2021	79.29	39^th	327	88.1%
2022	69.73	83^rd	332	75.0%
2023	78.97	39^th	336	88.4%
2024	77.16	45^th	338	86.7%

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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 AHSTW High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	210	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	214
1989	209	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
1990	193	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
1991	212	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	213
1992	244	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
1993	159	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
1994	225	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	230
1995	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1996	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1997	221	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	223
1998	227	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1999	217	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	219
2000	214	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2001	211	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	214
2002	217	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2003	217	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	218
2004	188	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	190
2005	235	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	237
2006	294	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	299
2007	288	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	297
2008	268	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	276
2009	285	3	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	292
2010	231	1	0	8	0	1	5	246
2011	234	0	0	12	0	1	2	249
2012	253	0	0	7	0	1	1	262
2013	271	0	1	4	0	1	0	277
2014	274	0	1	4	0	0	1	280
2015	309	0	1	11	0	0	3	324
2016	315	0	2	12	0	0	3	332
2017	309	1	2	13	0	0	3	328
2018	297	1	2	11	0	0	4	315
2019	207	1	1	10	0	0	5	224
2020	208	2	2	11	0	0	5	228
2021	202	2	1	7	1	0	3	216
2022	204	2	0	8	0	0	2	216
2023	203	0	1	9	1	0	4	218
2024	195	0	0	8	1	0	6	210

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 AHSTW High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	18.0	11.8	15.4
1989	212	1.9	111.5	8.5
1990	196	19.0	10.3	0
1991	213	19.0	11.2	6.1
1992	246	22.0	11.1	12.6
1993	160	12.6	12.7	17.5
1994	230	14.6	15.8	13.9
1995	254	12.5	20.3	10.2
1996	254	12.5	20.3	10.2
1997	223	19.5	11.4	10.8
1998	227	22.3	10.2	12.3
1999	219	23.0	9.5	15.5
2000	215	23.0	9.3	14.4
2001	214	21.3	10.0	21
2002	218	19.9	11.0	18.3
2003	218	19.9	11.0	18.3
2004	190	20.5	9.3	28.4
2005	237	21.0	11.3	23.6
2006	299	27.0	11.1	32.1
2007	297	22.2	13.4	31.3
2008	276	21.3	13.0	28.6
2009	292	21.0	13.9	29.1
2010	246	20.8	11.8	30.5
2011	249	19.4	12.7	42.6
2012	262	18.3	14.2	31.7
2013	277	20.7	13.3	32.9
2014	280	18.0	15.5	33.2
2015	324	26.0	12.4	34.6
2016	332	25.0	13.2	33.7
2017	328	27.5	11.9	33.5
2018	315	26.7	11.7	36.2
2019	224	26.4	8.4	34.4
2020	228	23.3	9.7	39
2021	216	19.3	11.1	39.4
2022	216	17.2	12.5	35.2
2023	218	19.5	11.1	32.6
2024	210	18.9	11.0	31.9

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 AHSTW High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	214	18.0	11.8	15.4
1989	212	1.9	111.5	8.5
1990	196	19.0	10.3	0
1991	213	19.0	11.2	6.1
1992	246	22.0	11.1	12.6
1993	160	12.6	12.7	17.5
1994	230	14.6	15.8	13.9
1995	254	12.5	20.3	10.2
1996	254	12.5	20.3	10.2
1997	223	19.5	11.4	10.8
1998	227	22.3	10.2	12.3
1999	219	23.0	9.5	15.5
2000	215	23.0	9.3	14.4
2001	214	21.3	10.0	21
2002	218	19.9	11.0	18.3
2003	218	19.9	11.0	18.3
2004	190	20.5	9.3	28.4
2005	237	21.0	11.3	23.6
2006	299	27.0	11.1	32.1
2007	297	22.2	13.4	31.3
2008	276	21.3	13.0	28.6
2009	292	21.0	13.9	29.1
2010	246	20.8	11.8	30.5
2011	249	19.4	12.7	42.6
2012	262	18.3	14.2	31.7
2013	277	20.7	13.3	32.9
2014	280	18.0	15.5	33.2
2015	324	26.0	12.4	34.6
2016	332	25.0	13.2	33.7
2017	328	27.5	11.9	33.5
2018	315	26.7	11.7	36.2
2019	224	26.4	8.4	34.4
2020	228	23.3	9.7	39
2021	216	19.3	11.1	39.4
2022	216	17.2	12.5	35.2
2023	218	19.5	11.1	32.6
2024	210	18.9	11.0	31.9

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 AHSTW High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (1.1%)	$16,260 (98.9%)	$16,444

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on AHSTW High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 336 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (AHSTW High School)	83	86.5	3.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (AHSTW Community School District)	83	86.5	3.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (AHSTW High School)	75.9	73.6	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (AHSTW Community School District)	75.9	73.6	2.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (AHSTW High School)	86	72	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (AHSTW Community School District)	86	72	14%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (AHSTW High School)	71.9	84	12.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (AHSTW Community School District)	71.9	84	12.1%
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	224	218	2.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	10	9	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	203	1.9%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	32.6%	1.8%

Schools Near AHSTW 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 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
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	210	19	11.0	31.9%	195 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%		79	39^th of 336 public high schools	88.4%	6				84.4	84.6	84.9				73.3	82.7	77.4		75.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260
Riverside Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	18997 Hwy 59	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 484-2291	347	22	15.4	33.4%	305 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	59.7	150^th of 338 public high schools	55.6%		54.4	165^th of 336 public high schools	50.9%	15	76.6	85.5	81.8	88.2	78.4	69.4	70.2	78.2	83.6	70.6	74.5	69.4	69.1	56.9	$14,392	$196	$14,197
Harlan High School	Public	9-12	2102 Durant	Harlan	51537	Shelby County	Harlan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 755-3101	477	36	13.1	27.0%	421 (88.3%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	68.8	98^th of 338 public high schools	71.0%		73.8	63^rd of 336 public high schools	81.3%	35				82.4	86.0	75.9				68.9	76.3	81.0		66.4	$15,572	$187	$15,385
Tri-Center High School	Public	9-12	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 485-2211	226	15	14.6	30.1%	207 (91.6%)	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	56.7	164^th of 338 public high schools	51.5%		58.2	151^st of 336 public high schools	55.1%	13				75.0	76.6	70.9				75.0	70.3	69.1		65.6	$14,772	$296	$14,476
ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School	Public	6-12	4114 Madison St	Elk Horn	51531	Shelby County	Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 764-4616	188	19	9.8	53.7%	180 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	66.8	107^th of 338 public high schools	68.3%		50.7	184^th of 336 public high schools	45.2%	77	76.0	50.0	75.0	96.2	92.0	79.3	76.0	60.7	73.9	65.4	76.0	65.5	66.7	60.0	$15,108	$422	$14,686
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	475	33	14.3	44.8%	419 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%		39.1	233^rd of 336 public high schools	30.7%	15				72.5	75.8	56.0				64.7	70.2	64.7		65.8	$16,748	$446	$16,304
Underwood High School	Public	9-12	629 North Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2703	241	18	13.6	19.1%	221 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	79.2	36^th of 338 public high schools	89.3%		85.8	20^th of 336 public high schools	94.0%	16				84.5	96.4	89.7				63.8	78.6	81.0		85.7	$13,963	$96	$13,867
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	197	17	11.3	34.0%	183 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%		63.1	119^th of 336 public high schools	64.6%	30	88.9	71.4	95.5	80.0	82.6	83.3	85.2	71.4	77.3	70.0	78.3	75.0	72.7	73.9	$15,962	$309	$15,653

Frequently Asked Questions about AHSTW High School

How many students attend AHSTW High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 210 students attended AHSTW High School.

What is the racial makeup of AHSTW High School?

Students at AHSTW High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into AHSTW High School?

AHSTW High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : AHSTW Primary School
Middle : AHSTW Intermediate School

Is AHSTW High School a good school?

AHSTW High School ranks 45^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is AHSTW High School in?

AHSTW Community School District

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