Keota High School

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Keota High School ranks 102 nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Keota High School is a public high school in Keota, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with 90% of 10th-grade students and 100% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 73.8% and 70.2%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 70% of 10th-grade students and 100% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66% and 65.7%.

Keota High School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.84% to 43.08% over the past three school years, compared to nearby schools like Pekin Community Junior/Senior High School (29.11%) and Mid-Prairie High School (20.58%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.8 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 13 to 16.4.

Overall, Keota High School appears to be a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students, despite some demographic and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools. The school's consistent academic excellence, low student-teacher ratio, and unique student population make it an interesting case for further analysis and understanding of the factors that contribute to its success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

507 N Ellis St
Keota, IA 52248

(641) 636-3491

District: Keota Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,277

Feeder schools for Keota High School:

Elementary:

Keota Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Keota High School ranks worse than 56.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Keota High School ranks better than 69.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Keota 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 (92.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keota High School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Keota High School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keota High School is $15,277.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Keota High School 190^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Keota High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Keota High School 102^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Keota High School in the ranking list.)

Keota Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keota Community School District 184^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Keota High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.40	113^th	349	67.6%
2013	54.66	176^th	350	49.7%
2014	62.06	133^rd	337	60.5%
2015	66.50	110^th	349	68.5%
2016	58.97	145^th	343	57.7%
2017	46.19	202^nd	327	38.2%
2019	26.66	273^rd	342	20.2%
2021	68.11	86^th	324	73.5%
2022	22.73	278^th	337	17.5%
2023	15.47	299^th	334	10.5%
2024	51.88	190^th	337	43.6%

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

Rank History for Keota High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	91.39	1^st	351	99.7%
2013	80.58	21^st	351	94.0%
2014	70.99	95^th	322	70.5%
2015	80.75	27^th	324	91.7%
2016	13.77	289^th	320	9.7%
2017	53.58	178^th	325	45.2%
2018	77.55	42^nd	320	86.9%
2019	68.16	98^th	327	70.0%
2021	40.59	224^th	327	31.5%
2022	44.21	201^st	332	39.5%
2023	57.80	153^rd	336	54.5%
2024	67.32	102^nd	338	69.8%

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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 Keota High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	188	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	191
1989	197	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	200
1990	198	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	202
1991	200	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	203
1992	208	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	212
1993	216	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	222
1994	235	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	239
1995	232	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	236
1996	232	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	236
1997	216	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	222
1998	219	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	224
1999	190	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	195
2000	171	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	175
2001	167	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	173
2002	176	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	178
2003	176	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	178
2004	177	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	183
2005	180	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	184
2006	194	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
2007	176	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	178
2008	167	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2009	161	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	162
2010	150	0	0	1	0	1	152
2011	137	0	0	1	0	1	139
2012	117	0	0	2	0	3	122
2013	121	0	1	2	0	2	126
2014	113	0	0	3	0	3	119
2015	124	0	0	3	0	2	129
2016	123	0	1	4	0	1	129
2017	115	0	1	7	0	1	124
2018	119	0	1	5	0	1	126
2019	125	0	1	5	1	2	134
2020	129	0	0	3	0	4	136
2021	122	0	0	4	0	4	130
2022	122	0	0	3	0	6	131
2023	124	0	0	5	0	4	133
2024	128	1	0	6	0	3	138

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 Keota High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	21.0	9.0	14.7
1989	200	20.5	9.7	7
1990	202	20.5	9.8	11.4
1991	203	20.5	9.9	9.9
1992	212	21.0	10.0	9
1993	222	20.5	10.8	12.6
1994	239	20.0	11.9	22.6
1995	236	22.0	10.7	21.2
1996	236	22.0	10.7	21.2
1997	222	21.5	10.3	20.7
1998	224	18.0	12.4	23.7
1999	195	18.5	10.5	11.3
2000	175	18.5	9.5	14.3
2001	173	20.0	8.7	15
2002	178	19.0	9.4	19.7
2003	178	19.0	9.4	19.7
2004	183	18.2	10.1	16.4
2005	184	19.0	9.7	10.3
2006	196	16.6	11.8	12.8
2007	178	17.0	10.5	9.6
2008	168	18.0	9.3	8.9
2009	162	15.8	10.3	12.3
2010	152	15.7	9.6	17.1
2011	139	14.0	9.9	20.1
2012	122	12.5	9.7	24.6
2013	126	11.8	10.6	27.8
2014	119	12.7	9.3	25.2
2015	129	13.0	9.9	27.1
2016	129	13.0	9.9	22.5
2017	124	13.5	9.1	25
2018	126	13.0	9.6	27
2019	134	12.4	10.7	38.8
2020	136	12.5	10.8	36.8
2021	130	12.0	10.8	43.1
2022	131	12.7	10.3	42
2023	133	13.7	9.7	36.8
2024	138	11.8	11.6	40.6

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 Keota High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	191	21.0	9.0	14.7
1989	200	20.5	9.7	7
1990	202	20.5	9.8	11.4
1991	203	20.5	9.9	9.9
1992	212	21.0	10.0	9
1993	222	20.5	10.8	12.6
1994	239	20.0	11.9	22.6
1995	236	22.0	10.7	21.2
1996	236	22.0	10.7	21.2
1997	222	21.5	10.3	20.7
1998	224	18.0	12.4	23.7
1999	195	18.5	10.5	11.3
2000	175	18.5	9.5	14.3
2001	173	20.0	8.7	15
2002	178	19.0	9.4	19.7
2003	178	19.0	9.4	19.7
2004	183	18.2	10.1	16.4
2005	184	19.0	9.7	10.3
2006	196	16.6	11.8	12.8
2007	178	17.0	10.5	9.6
2008	168	18.0	9.3	8.9
2009	162	15.8	10.3	12.3
2010	152	15.7	9.6	17.1
2011	139	14.0	9.9	20.1
2012	122	12.5	9.7	24.6
2013	126	11.8	10.6	27.8
2014	119	12.7	9.3	25.2
2015	129	13.0	9.9	27.1
2016	129	13.0	9.9	22.5
2017	124	13.5	9.1	25
2018	126	13.0	9.6	27
2019	134	12.4	10.7	38.8
2020	136	12.5	10.8	36.8
2021	130	12.0	10.8	43.1
2022	131	12.7	10.3	42
2023	133	13.7	9.7	36.8
2024	138	11.8	11.6	40.6

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 Keota High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$726 (4.8%)	$14,550 (95.2%)	$15,277

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keota High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 299^th of 334 Middle schools	9.7%
Ranks 98^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 153^rd of 336 High schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Keota High School)	48.1	63.3	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Keota Community School District)	48.1	63.3	15.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Keota High School)	51.9	53.3	1.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Keota Community School District)	51.9	53.3	1.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Keota High School)	61.9	71.4	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Keota Community School District)	61.9	71.4	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Keota High School)	81	42.9	38.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Keota Community School District)	81	42.9	38.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Keota High School)	74.1	90.5	16.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Keota Community School District)	74.1	90.5	16.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Keota High School)	85.2	90.5	5.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Keota Community School District)	85.2	90.5	5.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Keota High School)	76	65	11%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Keota Community School District)	76	65	11%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Keota High School)	76	70	6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Keota Community School District)	76	70	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	134	133	0.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	125	124	0.8%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	36.8%	2%

Schools Near Keota 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
Keota High School	Public	7-12	507 N Ellis St	Keota	52248	Keokuk County	Keota Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 636-3491	138	12	11.6	40.6%	128 (92.8%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	67.3	102^nd of 338 public high schools	69.8%		57.8	153^rd of 336 public high schools	54.5%	51		78.9	77.8	73.7	90.0	100.0		84.2	63.0	47.4	70.0	100.0	70.4	70.0	$15,277	$726	$14,550
Mid-Prairie High School	Public	9-12	1634 Highway 22 E	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 646-6091	374	27	13.7	23.5%	340 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	47.2	211^th of 338 public high schools	37.6%		48.6	193^rd of 336 public high schools	42.6%	18				75.3	75.0	70.4				66.0	63.0	71.6		55.4	$16,672	$833	$15,839
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	216	19	11.4	47.2%	191 (88.4%)	6 (2.8%)	11 (5.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%		63.6	116^th of 336 public high schools	65.5%	6	75.9	76.0	86.2	82.9	77.8	75.9	89.7	76.0	79.3	68.6	65.4	75.9	82.1	80.8	$17,392	$250	$17,142
Sigourney Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	907 E Pleasant Valley	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 622-2010	270	21	12.8	37.4%	253 (93.7%)	4 (1.5%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	78.7	37^th of 338 public high schools	89.1%		63.6	115^th of 336 public high schools	65.8%	78		76.3	84.0	90.9	85.4	77.3		76.3	80.0	84.1	78.0	77.3	68.0	78.0	$14,848	$327	$14,520
Washington High School	Public	9-12	1111 S. Ave. B	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 653-2143	435	27	15.8	43.7%	308 (70.8%)	5 (1.1%)	103 (23.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.5%)	19.2	295^th of 338 public high schools	12.7%		29.7	266^th of 336 public high schools	20.8%	29				63.9	52.3	52.8				57.1	54.2	57.4		48.6	$14,648	$741	$13,907
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School	Public	7-12	1062 Birch Ave	Packwood	52580	Jefferson County	Pekin Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 695-3705	287	20	14.2	42.5%	268 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	46.3	214^th of 338 public high schools	36.7%		46.3	205^th of 336 public high schools	39.0%	9		93.5	81.0	76.5	78.7	55.3		69.6	61.9	70.6	70.2	55.3	59.5	57.4	$14,808	$218	$14,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Keota High School

What schools feed into Keota High School?

Keota High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keota Elementary School

What district is Keota High School in?

Keota Community School District

Is Keota High School a good school?

Keota High School ranks 102^nd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Keota High School?

Students at Keota High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Keota High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 138 students attended Keota High School.

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