Indianola High School

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Indianola High School ranks 173 rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Indianola High School is a public high school serving 1,120 students in grades 9-12 in Indianola, Iowa. The school is part of the Indianola Community School District, which is ranked 143 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Indianola High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 75.7% in 10th grade English Language Arts, 70.2% in 11th grade English Language Arts, and 72.5% in 10th grade Mathematics, all of which are higher than the state averages. The school's performance in ISASP Science for 10th grade (58.4% proficient) is also above the state average. Additionally, Indianola High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.6, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools like Roosevelt High School and East High School in the Des Moines Independent Community School District, Indianola High School serves a more economically advantaged student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.27% compared to 53.02% and 78.68%, respectively). While Indianola High School's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further improve its ISASP Science proficiency rates and explore ways to increase diversity among its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125

(515) 961-9510

District: Indianola Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,807

Feeder schools for Indianola High School:

Elementary:	Emerson Elementary School
	Irving Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School
	Wilder Elementary School
Middle:	Indianola Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,139

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Indianola High School ranks worse than 51.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Indianola 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 (88.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indianola High School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Indianola High School employs 64.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indianola High School is $12,807.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Indianola High School 173^rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Indianola High School in the ranking list.)

Indianola Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianola Community School District 143^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Indianola High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	82.00	19^th	351	94.6%
2013	76.62	50^th	351	85.8%
2014	75.47	68^th	322	78.9%
2015	65.12	128^th	324	60.5%
2016	58.66	143^rd	320	55.3%
2017	62.73	132^nd	325	59.4%
2018	50.38	193^rd	320	39.7%
2019	55.59	151^st	327	53.8%
2021	51.50	175^th	327	46.5%
2022	50.09	182^nd	332	45.2%
2023	59.98	133^rd	336	60.4%
2024	54.44	173^rd	338	48.8%

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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 Indianola High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	859	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	864
1989	657	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	662
1990	608	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	613
1991	561	2	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	568
1992	586	0	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	595
1993	607	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	615
1994	638	5	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	647
1995	700	3	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	710
1996	700	3	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	710
1997	960	7	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	980
1998	994	5	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	1012
1999	952	8	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	973
2000	1003	7	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	1021
2001	992	11	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	1019
2002	987	6	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	1005
2003	987	6	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	1005
2004	971	5	8	6	3	n/a	n/a	993
2005	941	3	11	11	3	n/a	n/a	969
2006	942	4	7	14	2	n/a	n/a	969
2007	1003	5	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	1015
2008	983	7	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	1013
2009	952	9	15	15	0	n/a	n/a	991
2010	874	7	12	26	2	2	25	948
2011	914	7	11	29	1	3	24	989
2012	938	8	15	28	2	2	26	1019
2013	1009	12	13	29	3	2	21	1089
2014	1023	16	14	34	1	1	24	1113
2015	1027	17	15	27	0	2	29	1117
2016	1038	16	15	31	0	2	29	1131
2017	1023	13	14	26	0	1	30	1107
2018	1049	12	9	27	1	2	32	1132
2019	1029	9	10	33	3	1	45	1130
2020	982	12	10	37	1	2	47	1091
2021	1010	12	10	41	0	1	48	1122
2022	980	12	9	57	2	1	44	1105
2023	991	14	10	60	1	1	43	1120
2024	1012	11	10	60	1	1	44	1139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Indianola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	864	41.4	20.8	12.7
1989	662	45.5	14.5	22.4
1990	613	44.7	13.7	0
1991	568	38.4	14.7	7
1992	595	42.0	14.1	8.9
1993	615	40.7	15.1	8.5
1994	647	44.9	14.4	8
1995	710	48.8	14.5	7
1996	710	48.8	14.5	7
1997	980	66.6	14.7	6.7
1998	1012	68.9	14.7	6.7
1999	973	71.7	13.6	9.1
2000	1021	68.9	14.8	8.2
2001	1019	68.9	14.8	12.7
2002	1005	66.4	15.1	10
2003	1005	66.4	15.1	10
2004	993	62.5	15.9	13.1
2005	969	55.0	17.6	12.3
2006	969	66.3	14.6	13
2007	1015	65.3	15.5	15.3
2008	1013	60.5	16.7	15.5
2009	991	60.4	16.4	15.4
2010	948	60.0	15.8	21.6
2011	989	58.4	16.9	24.2
2012	1019	59.7	17.0	26.9
2013	1089	56.0	19.4	27.2
2014	1113	59.9	18.5	24.2
2015	1117	60.0	18.6	23.4
2016	1131	63.0	17.9	24
2017	1107	59.2	18.6	21.9
2018	1132	60.6	18.6	13.2
2019	1130	62.6	18.0	25.6
2020	1091	60.4	18.0	23.4
2021	1122	62.4	17.9	23.5
2022	1105	63.6	17.3	22.5
2023	1120	63.3	17.6	25.3
2024	1139	64.8	17.5	25.5

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 Indianola High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	864	41.4	20.8	12.7
1989	662	45.5	14.5	22.4
1990	613	44.7	13.7	0
1991	568	38.4	14.7	7
1992	595	42.0	14.1	8.9
1993	615	40.7	15.1	8.5
1994	647	44.9	14.4	8
1995	710	48.8	14.5	7
1996	710	48.8	14.5	7
1997	980	66.6	14.7	6.7
1998	1012	68.9	14.7	6.7
1999	973	71.7	13.6	9.1
2000	1021	68.9	14.8	8.2
2001	1019	68.9	14.8	12.7
2002	1005	66.4	15.1	10
2003	1005	66.4	15.1	10
2004	993	62.5	15.9	13.1
2005	969	55.0	17.6	12.3
2006	969	66.3	14.6	13
2007	1015	65.3	15.5	15.3
2008	1013	60.5	16.7	15.5
2009	991	60.4	16.4	15.4
2010	948	60.0	15.8	21.6
2011	989	58.4	16.9	24.2
2012	1019	59.7	17.0	26.9
2013	1089	56.0	19.4	27.2
2014	1113	59.9	18.5	24.2
2015	1117	60.0	18.6	23.4
2016	1131	63.0	17.9	24
2017	1107	59.2	18.6	21.9
2018	1132	60.6	18.6	13.2
2019	1130	62.6	18.0	25.6
2020	1091	60.4	18.0	23.4
2021	1122	62.4	17.9	23.5
2022	1105	63.6	17.3	22.5
2023	1120	63.3	17.6	25.3
2024	1139	64.8	17.5	25.5

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 Indianola High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$292 (2.3%)	$12,516 (97.7%)	$12,807

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Indianola High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 133^rd of 336 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola High School)	78.5	75.2	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola Community School District)	78.5	75.2	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Indianola High School)	70.7	75.2	4.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Indianola Community School District)	70.7	75.2	4.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola High School)	69.8	65.5	4.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Indianola Community School District)	69.8	65.5	4.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Indianola High School)	67.4	71	3.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Indianola Community School District)	67.4	71	3.6%
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	1130	1120	0.9%
African American	9	14	55.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	33	60	81.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1029	991	3.7%
Two or More Races	45	43	4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	25.3%	0.3%

Schools Near Indianola 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
Indianola High School	Public	9-12	1304 E 1st	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9510	1,139	65	17.5	25.5%	1,012 (88.8%)	11 (1.0%)	60 (5.3%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.9%)	54.4	173^rd of 338 public high schools	48.8%		60	133^rd of 336 public high schools	60.4%	40			78.4	75.7	70.2			70.0	72.5	70.3		58.4	$12,807	$292	$12,516
Carlisle High School	Public	9-12	430 School St	Carlisle	50047	Warren County	Carlisle Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 989-0831	730	34	21.6	25.9%	602 (82.5%)	11 (1.5%)	65 (8.9%)	20 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	72.8	75^th of 338 public high schools	77.8%		33.6	255^th of 336 public high schools	24.1%	180			88.8	87.6	84.4			69.8	71.4	71.5		74.6	$11,863	$126	$11,737
Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	390 Burlington	Martensdale	50160	Warren County	Martensdale-St Marys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 764-2486	239	19	12.8	24.7%	217 (90.8%)	5 (2.1%)	12 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	62	136^th of 338 public high schools	59.8%		21.8	289^th of 336 public high schools	14.0%	153	96.3	80.4	94.1	76.9	84.4	77.8	76.1	67.6	61.5	81.3	76.1	59.0	$13,788	$409	$13,378
Norwalk Senior High School	Public	9-12	1201 North Ave	Norwalk	50211	Warren County	Norwalk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 981-4201	1,035	62	16.6	18.5%	900 (87.0%)	13 (1.3%)	64 (6.2%)	11 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.2%)	59.5	152^nd of 338 public high schools	55.0%		61.9	126^th of 336 public high schools	62.5%	26			80.8	78.4	67.7			75.2	76.5	69.4		60.9	$17,567	$242	$17,325
Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	16331 Tyler St	Liberty Center	50145	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 466-3331	214	18	11.8	26.2%	206 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	67.1	104^th of 338 public high schools	69.2%		48.5	194^th of 336 public high schools	42.3%	90	80.0	88.9	75.8	83.7	82.2	72.0	88.9	54.5	81.4	71.1	81.5	81.4	$14,945	$97	$14,849
Pleasantville High School	Public	9-12	415 Jones St	Pleasantville	50225	Marion County	Pleasantville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 848-0541	245	18	13.7	32.7%	222 (90.6%)	4 (1.6%)	12 (4.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	47.6	210^th of 338 public high schools	37.9%		62.5	123^rd of 336 public high schools	63.4%	87			73.6	82.0	74.1			56.6	65.6	60.3		62.3	$19,905	$192	$19,713
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	2600 SW 9th St	Des Moines	50315	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7500	2,441	89	27.2	66.3%	815 (33.4%)	382 (15.6%)	911 (37.3%)	188 (7.7%)	8 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	130 (5.3%)	2.7	324^th of 338 public high schools	4.1%		4.5	324^th of 336 public high schools	3.6%				43.4	45.1	47.4			30.9	37.2	37.8		33.1	$14,888	$697	$14,190
Virtual Campus	Public, Virtual	9-12	1800 Grand Avenue	Des Moines	50309	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(515) 242-8502	387	21	18.7	64.1%	190 (49.1%)	44 (11.4%)	104 (26.9%)	15 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	8.9	314^th of 338 public high schools	7.1%		5.2	322^nd of 336 public high schools	4.2%	8			52.1	64.3	61.1			33.3	40.0	30.1		34.3
East High School	Public	9-12	815 E 13th St	Des Moines	50316	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7788	2,014	85	23.5	69.5%	501 (24.9%)	332 (16.5%)	915 (45.4%)	134 (6.7%)	13 (0.6%)	6 (0.3%)	110 (5.5%)	2.1	326^th of 338 public high schools	3.6%		2.6	328^th of 336 public high schools	2.4%	2			41.8	43.8	47.7			28.4	33.4	38.3		27.3	$14,908	$672	$14,236
Southeast Polk High School	Public	9-12	7945 NE University Ave.	Pleasant Hill	50327	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 967-6631	2,294	126	18.1	33.5%	1,712 (74.6%)	180 (7.8%)	225 (9.8%)	47 (2.0%)	5 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	120 (5.2%)	36.2	251^st of 338 public high schools	25.7%		44.2	217^th of 336 public high schools	35.4%	34			70.7	71.0	61.9			63.0	60.3	65.4		54.0	$14,031	$366	$13,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Indianola High School

What schools feed into Indianola High School?

Indianola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Emerson Elementary School
Elementary : Irving Elementary School
Elementary : Whittier Elementary School
Elementary : Wilder Elementary School
Middle : Indianola Middle School

Is Indianola High School a good school?

Indianola High School ranks 173^rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Indianola High School in?

Indianola Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Indianola High School?

Students at Indianola High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Indianola High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,139 students attended Indianola High School.

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