Kingsley-Pierson High School

Summary:

Kingsley-Pierson High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kingsley, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District, which is ranked 73 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingsley-Pierson 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 90% or more of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of around 70-75%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 72.4% to 86.7%, significantly higher than the state's 63.3% to 66% range. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 10.2 over the past three years, indicating a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention for students. Kingsley-Pierson High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Iowa, with a ranking as high as 10th out of 327 schools in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, placing it in the top 3% of high schools in the state.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as MMCRU High School, Le Mars High School, and Hinton High School, Kingsley-Pierson High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white in recent years, and has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 26.47% in 2020-2021 to 31.03% in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 9-12

322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028-0520

(712) 378-2861

District: Kingsley-Pierson Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,209

Feeder schools for Kingsley-Pierson High School:

Elementary:	Kingsley Elementary School
Middle:	Pierson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

6.6%

American Indian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kingsley-Pierson High School ranks better than 91.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kingsley-Pierson 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 (6.6%), American Indian (1.5%). (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 Kingsley-Pierson High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Kingsley-Pierson High School employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kingsley-Pierson High School is $15,209.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kingsley-Pierson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsley-Pierson High School 28^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Kingsley-Pierson High School in the ranking list.)

Kingsley-Pierson Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsley-Pierson Community School District 73^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kingsley-Pierson High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.70	73^rd	351	79.2%
2013	71.06	80^th	351	77.2%
2014	41.08	228^th	322	29.2%
2015	74.93	75^th	324	76.9%
2016	53.89	163^rd	320	49.1%
2017	57.94	159^th	325	51.1%
2018	91.00	4^th	320	98.8%
2019	70.42	85^th	327	74.0%
2021	90.36	10^th	327	96.9%
2022	88.57	10^th	332	97.0%
2023	76.29	50^th	336	85.1%
2024	81.08	28^th	338	91.7%

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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 Kingsley-Pierson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	154	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1989	135	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	141
1990	140	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1991	149	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	152
1992	164	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1993	174	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
1994	191	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	197
1995	191	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	196
1996	191	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	196
1997	189	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	196
1998	178	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	183
1999	169	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2000	163	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	170
2001	148	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	156
2002	156	8	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	173
2003	156	8	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	173
2004	155	3	5	4	2	n/a	n/a	169
2005	152	1	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	160
2006	152	1	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	161
2007	159	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	163
2008	149	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	155
2009	142	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	148
2010	147	1	2	2	0	2	0	154
2011	135	0	2	1	0	2	2	142
2012	121	1	1	0	0	2	2	127
2013	142	2	1	0	0	2	2	149
2014	128	1	0	1	0	1	2	133
2015	133	0	0	4	0	1	1	139
2016	158	1	0	4	0	0	1	164
2017	134	1	0	6	0	0	3	144
2018	135	0	0	2	0	0	3	140
2019	111	0	1	6	0	0	4	122
2020	122	0	0	6	0	1	5	134
2021	123	0	1	6	0	2	4	136
2022	121	0	1	6	0	2	5	135
2023	132	1	1	4	1	3	3	145
2024	122	0	1	9	2	1	2	137

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 Kingsley-Pierson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	13.0	11.9	33.5
1989	141	14.8	9.5	7.8
1990	143	13.7	10.4	0
1991	152	15.2	10.0	22.4
1992	164	15.0	10.9	17.7
1993	175	14.4	12.2	17.1
1994	197	14.4	13.7	18.3
1995	196	14.2	13.8	21.9
1996	196	14.2	13.8	21.9
1997	196	14.8	13.2	18.9
1998	183	14.8	12.4	17.5
1999	171	17.9	9.6	21.1
2000	170	19.0	8.9	20.6
2001	156	16.0	9.8	21.2
2002	173	17.5	9.9	25.4
2003	173	17.5	9.9	25.4
2004	169	17.4	9.7	24.3
2005	160	16.3	9.8	23.8
2006	161	14.9	10.8	19.9
2007	163	14.9	10.9	19.6
2008	155	15.0	10.3	20.6
2009	148	14.7	10.1	13.5
2010	154	14.4	10.6	14.9
2011	142	14.1	10.0	19
2012	127	12.5	10.0	25.2
2013	149	12.5	11.9	24.8
2014	133	13.4	9.8	21.8
2015	139	14.0	9.9	22.3
2016	164	13.0	12.6	23.8
2017	144	13.4	10.6	23.6
2018	140	13.6	10.2	15
2019	122	13.7	8.9	26.2
2020	134	12.7	10.5	27.6
2021	136	16.2	8.3	26.5
2022	135	15.1	8.9	28.9
2023	145	14.1	10.2	31
2024	137	10.2	13.3	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 Kingsley-Pierson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	155	13.0	11.9	33.5
1989	141	14.8	9.5	7.8
1990	143	13.7	10.4	0
1991	152	15.2	10.0	22.4
1992	164	15.0	10.9	17.7
1993	175	14.4	12.2	17.1
1994	197	14.4	13.7	18.3
1995	196	14.2	13.8	21.9
1996	196	14.2	13.8	21.9
1997	196	14.8	13.2	18.9
1998	183	14.8	12.4	17.5
1999	171	17.9	9.6	21.1
2000	170	19.0	8.9	20.6
2001	156	16.0	9.8	21.2
2002	173	17.5	9.9	25.4
2003	173	17.5	9.9	25.4
2004	169	17.4	9.7	24.3
2005	160	16.3	9.8	23.8
2006	161	14.9	10.8	19.9
2007	163	14.9	10.9	19.6
2008	155	15.0	10.3	20.6
2009	148	14.7	10.1	13.5
2010	154	14.4	10.6	14.9
2011	142	14.1	10.0	19
2012	127	12.5	10.0	25.2
2013	149	12.5	11.9	24.8
2014	133	13.4	9.8	21.8
2015	139	14.0	9.9	22.3
2016	164	13.0	12.6	23.8
2017	144	13.4	10.6	23.6
2018	140	13.6	10.2	15
2019	122	13.7	8.9	26.2
2020	134	12.7	10.5	27.6
2021	136	16.2	8.3	26.5
2022	135	15.1	8.9	28.9
2023	145	14.1	10.2	31
2024	137	10.2	13.3	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 Kingsley-Pierson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (4.0%)	$14,603 (96.0%)	$15,209

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingsley-Pierson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 50^th of 336 High schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley-Pierson High School)	73.5	81.3	7.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley-Pierson Community School District)	73.5	81.3	7.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley-Pierson High School)	70.6	81.3	10.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley-Pierson Community School District)	70.6	81.3	10.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley-Pierson High School)	88.5	88.5
11th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsley-Pierson Community School District)	88.5	88.5
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley-Pierson High School)	88.5	92.3	3.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kingsley-Pierson Community School District)	88.5	92.3	3.8%
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	122	145	18.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	111	132	18.9%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	31%	4.8%

Schools Near Kingsley-Pierson 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
Kingsley-Pierson High School	Public	9-12	322 Quest Avenue	Kingsley	51028	Plymouth County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 378-2861	137	10	13.3	32.1%	122 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	81.1	28^th of 338 public high schools	91.7%		76.3	50^th of 336 public high schools	85.1%	22				93.1	90.0	93.3				72.4	75.0	86.7		72.5	$15,209	$606	$14,603
Woodbury Central High School	Public	9-12	408 South 4th Street	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 873-3128	181	16	11.1	27.1%	171 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	62.9	129^th of 338 public high schools	61.8%		58.8	143^rd of 336 public high schools	57.4%	14				91.4	81.3	76.1				71.4	72.9	60.9		66.7	$12,981	$399	$12,582
Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Tara Way	Lawton	51030	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 944-5181	357	20	17.4	26.3%	319 (89.4%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	82.4	22^nd of 338 public high schools	93.5%		81.8	30^th of 336 public high schools	91.1%	8		92.1	86.3	96.8	94.0	89.4		87.3	86.3	84.1	72.0	71.2	74.5	82.0	$15,496	$256	$15,240
River Valley Junior- Senior High School	Public	6-12	916 Hackberry St	Correctionville	51016	Woodbury County	River Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 372-4656	148	15	10.0	51.4%	134 (90.5%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	34.9	259^th of 338 public high schools	23.4%		43.3	220^th of 336 public high schools	34.5%	39	67.9	66.7	63.6	47.1	55.0	75.0	57.1	55.6	59.1	58.8	65.0	85.0	68.2	35.0	$14,395	$258	$14,136
Hinton High School	Public	7-12	315 W. Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 947-4328	356	23	15.6	16.6%	337 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	83.9	17^th of 338 public high schools	95.0%		78.9	41^st of 336 public high schools	87.8%	24		93.2	83.3	91.2	96.0	92.4		88.1	79.6	66.7	78.0	87.9	81.5	84.0	$15,000	$170	$14,830
Le Mars High School	Public	9-12	921 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-4153	691	39	17.7	30.7%	501 (72.5%)	24 (3.5%)	116 (16.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.2%)	28 (4.1%)	59.8	147^th of 338 public high schools	56.5%		72.1	74^th of 336 public high schools	78.0%	73				77.2	80.3	77.3				57.0	67.8	80.5		73.6	$12,909	$311	$12,598
Individualized Learning Center	Public	9-12	940 Lincoln Street SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-5858	42	1	42.0	52.4%	23 (54.8%)	1 (2.4%)	11 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	5 (11.9%)	0.2	334^th of 338 public high schools	1.2%		0.9	331^st of 336 public high schools	1.5%	3						27.3						18.2			$8,195	$88	$8,108
MMCRU High School	Public	9-12	400 Highland Drive	Marcus	51035	Cherokee County	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 376-4172	208	16	13.0	38.5%	190 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	71.8	80^th of 338 public high schools	76.3%		39	235^th of 336 public high schools	30.1%	155				83.3	82.4	80.0				70.4	76.5	81.6		72.0	$19,052	$284	$18,767

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsley-Pierson High School

What schools feed into Kingsley-Pierson High School?

Kingsley-Pierson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kingsley Elementary School
Middle : Pierson Middle School

What district is Kingsley-Pierson High School in?

Kingsley-Pierson Community School District

Is Kingsley-Pierson High School a good school?

Yes. Kingsley-Pierson High School ranks in the top 8.3% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Kingsley-Pierson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Kingsley-Pierson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kingsley-Pierson High School?

Students at Kingsley-Pierson High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

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