Grinnell Community Senior High School

Q: Is Grinnell Community Senior High School a good school?

Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks 39 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grinnell Community Senior High School is a public high school serving 471 students in grades 9-12 in Grinnell, Iowa, which is part of the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 86.8% of 10th and 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 74.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 81% of 10th graders and 77.4% of 9th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66% and 63.3%.

Grinnell Community Senior High School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 29.94%, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.8, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as South Tama County High School and East Marshall Senior High School, Grinnell Community Senior High School consistently outperforms them in academic assessments.

While Grinnell Community Senior High School's academic excellence is commendable, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.02%) compared to the state average, with a lower percentage of minority students. This lack of racial diversity may limit the exposure of students to different cultures and perspectives. The school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it is able to allocate resources effectively to provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112

(641) 236-2720

District: Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,271

Feeder schools for Grinnell Community Senior High School:

Elementary:	Bailey Park Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
Middle:	Grinnell Community Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 486

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

5.3%

African American:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grinnell Community Senior 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 (89.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Senior High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Grinnell Community Senior High School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grinnell Community Senior High School is $14,271.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Grinnell Community Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell Community Senior High School 39^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Grinnell Community Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grinnell-Newburg Community School District 63^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grinnell Community Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.78	141^st	351	59.8%
2013	70.44	88^th	351	74.9%
2014	68.70	108^th	322	66.5%
2015	65.17	127^th	324	60.8%
2016	71.86	87^th	320	72.8%
2017	76.59	58^th	325	82.2%
2018	68.38	103^rd	320	67.8%
2019	72.93	70^th	327	78.6%
2021	80.92	34^th	327	89.6%
2022	69.62	84^th	332	74.7%
2023	69.76	86^th	336	74.4%
2024	78.39	39^th	338	88.5%

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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 Grinnell Community Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	591	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1989	499	0	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	513
1990	484	2	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
1991	457	0	12	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
1992	472	2	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1993	473	4	11	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	493
1994	497	3	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1995	531	5	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
1996	531	5	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
1997	545	4	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
1998	542	7	16	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	571
1999	557	5	15	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	589
2000	524	4	16	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	554
2001	544	6	15	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	573
2002	480	5	10	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	504
2003	480	5	10	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	504
2004	514	8	6	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	541
2005	532	9	6	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	562
2006	538	8	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	566
2007	544	11	7	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	577
2008	512	18	8	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	557
2009	518	16	4	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	558
2010	518	18	4	19	6	0	10	0	575
2011	532	11	3	16	2	0	8	0	572
2012	527	9	6	17	3	0	8	0	570
2013	508	10	7	19	3	0	14	0	561
2014	478	8	9	18	4	0	7	0	524
2015	460	9	13	24	3	0	8	0	517
2016	461	9	12	25	2	0	13	0	522
2017	458	6	13	27	2	0	17	0	523
2018	449	9	11	20	3	0	22	0	514
2019	445	7	7	22	3	0	26	0	510
2020	461	6	5	22	3	0	25	0	522
2021	430	7	2	17	4	0	29	0	489
2022	403	5	3	18	2	0	21	0	452
2023	424	7	4	19	1	0	15	1	471
2024	433	11	5	26	1	0	10	0	486

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 Grinnell Community Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	599	44.9	13.3	10.7
1989	513	43.9	11.6	7.8
1990	501	42.4	11.8	7
1991	474	42.4	11.1	10.8
1992	487	43.0	11.3	11.1
1993	493	41.2	12.0	10.5
1994	513	40.8	12.6	10.7
1995	552	42.6	13.0	8.2
1996	552	42.6	13.0	8.2
1997	563	44.5	12.7	10.7
1998	571	40.5	14.1	17
1999	589	60.2	9.8	19.2
2000	554	42.8	12.9	17.1
2001	573	42.1	13.6	24.8
2002	504	42.6	11.8	22.4
2003	504	42.6	11.8	22.4
2004	541	37.6	14.4	20.5
2005	562	38.0	14.8	22.2
2006	566	37.6	15.1	20.1
2007	577	35.4	16.3	19.1
2008	557	37.7	14.8	20.6
2009	558	36.7	15.2	22.6
2010	575	37.0	15.5	31.1
2011	572	37.2	15.3	29.7
2012	570	37.0	15.4	35.1
2013	561	37.0	15.1	29.2
2014	524	36.0	14.5	30.7
2015	517	36.0	14.3	31.3
2016	522	38.0	13.7	28
2017	523	37.8	13.8	28.3
2018	514	34.8	14.7	25.3
2019	510	36.5	13.9	30.8
2020	522	36.5	14.2	30.7
2021	489	36.5	13.3	26.6
2022	452	33.6	13.4	27.7
2023	471	34.0	13.8	29.9
2024	486	32.5	14.9	32.1

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 Grinnell Community Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	599	44.9	13.3	10.7
1989	513	43.9	11.6	7.8
1990	501	42.4	11.8	7
1991	474	42.4	11.1	10.8
1992	487	43.0	11.3	11.1
1993	493	41.2	12.0	10.5
1994	513	40.8	12.6	10.7
1995	552	42.6	13.0	8.2
1996	552	42.6	13.0	8.2
1997	563	44.5	12.7	10.7
1998	571	40.5	14.1	17
1999	589	60.2	9.8	19.2
2000	554	42.8	12.9	17.1
2001	573	42.1	13.6	24.8
2002	504	42.6	11.8	22.4
2003	504	42.6	11.8	22.4
2004	541	37.6	14.4	20.5
2005	562	38.0	14.8	22.2
2006	566	37.6	15.1	20.1
2007	577	35.4	16.3	19.1
2008	557	37.7	14.8	20.6
2009	558	36.7	15.2	22.6
2010	575	37.0	15.5	31.1
2011	572	37.2	15.3	29.7
2012	570	37.0	15.4	35.1
2013	561	37.0	15.1	29.2
2014	524	36.0	14.5	30.7
2015	517	36.0	14.3	31.3
2016	522	38.0	13.7	28
2017	523	37.8	13.8	28.3
2018	514	34.8	14.7	25.3
2019	510	36.5	13.9	30.8
2020	522	36.5	14.2	30.7
2021	489	36.5	13.3	26.6
2022	452	33.6	13.4	27.7
2023	471	34.0	13.8	29.9
2024	486	32.5	14.9	32.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grinnell Community Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$399 (2.8%)	$13,871 (97.2%)	$14,271

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grinnell Community Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 336 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Senior High School)	74.6	76.9	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)	74.6	76.9	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Senior High School)	76.3	73.3	3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)	76.3	73.3	3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell Community Senior High School)	83.7	72.4	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)	83.7	72.4	11.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell Community Senior High School)	81.3	79.2	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grinnell-Newburg Community School District)	81.3	79.2	2.1%
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	510	471	7.6%
African American	7	7
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	7	4	42.9%
Hispanic	22	19	13.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	445	424	4.7%
Two or More Races	26	15	42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	29.9%	0.8%

Schools Near Grinnell Community Senior 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
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2720	486	33	14.9	32.1%	433 (89.1%)	11 (2.3%)	26 (5.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%		69.8	86^th of 336 public high schools	74.4%	47			86.8	86.8	75.5			77.4	81.0	78.7		81.1	$14,271	$399	$13,871
Lynnville-Sully High School	Public	9-12	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	156	11	14.3	19.2%	153 (98.1%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	26^th of 338 public high schools	92.3%		82	29^th of 336 public high schools	91.4%	3			97.5	80.5	77.4			87.5	85.4	80.6		78.0	$15,419	$151	$15,268
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1090 Jackson St	Brooklyn	52211	Poweshiek County	Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 522-7058	258	17	15.3	35.3%	244 (94.6%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	51.6	185^th of 338 public high schools	45.3%		47.5	200^th of 336 public high schools	40.5%	15	83.3	88.9	87.2	80.0	77.8	75.0	80.0	64.1	68.0	64.4	73.3	44.0	$15,368	$55	$15,313
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	137	12	11.5	24.1%	131 (95.6%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%		69.7	87^th of 336 public high schools	74.1%	33			82.8	83.3	76.9			69.0	73.3	69.2		70.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 E 4th St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-5797	798	50	16.0	45.9%	668 (83.7%)	22 (2.8%)	65 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.8%)	35.5	258^th of 338 public high schools	23.7%		32.3	261^st of 336 public high schools	22.3%	3			64.5	71.4	61.5			58.1	65.1	64.9		58.3	$16,163	$234	$15,929
WEST Academy Alternative School	Public	10-12	1302 1st Avenue West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-0335	65	6	11.0	76.9%	55 (84.6%)	2 (3.1%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0.3	332^nd of 338 public high schools	1.8%		4.7	323^rd of 336 public high schools	3.9%	9					23.1					23.1			$15,439	$174	$15,265
South Tama County High School	Public	9-12	1715 Harding St	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 484-4345	448	27	16.5	56.9%	224 (50.0%)	5 (1.1%)	156 (34.8%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.1%)	18.1	297^th of 338 public high schools	12.1%		11.9	307^th of 336 public high schools	8.6%	10			77.2	54.6	44.7			52.2	56.7	40.4		43.3	$16,283	$413	$15,869
East Marshall Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 N Franklin	Le Grand	50142	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 479-2785	235	19	12.5	33.2%	204 (86.8%)	3 (1.3%)	17 (7.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%		50.3	187^th of 336 public high schools	44.3%	22			78.6	73.8	73.3			80.4	57.4	63.3		53.3	$15,810	$216	$15,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Grinnell Community Senior High School

How many students attend Grinnell Community Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 486 students attended Grinnell Community Senior High School.

What district is Grinnell Community Senior High School in?

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Grinnell Community Senior High School?

Students at Grinnell Community Senior High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Grinnell Community Senior High School a good school?

Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks 39^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Grinnell Community Senior High School?

Grinnell Community Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bailey Park Elementary School
Elementary : Davis Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Middle : Grinnell Community Middle School

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