Lisbon Secondary

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Lisbon Secondary ranks 158 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lisbon Secondary is a public high school located in Lisbon, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 304 students. The school is part of the Lisbon Community School District, which is ranked 100 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lisbon Secondary consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Lisbon Secondary's 7th and 9th grade students achieved significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (87.1% and 81.5%, respectively) compared to the state average (77.3% and 74.9%). In mathematics, Lisbon Secondary's 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students also outperformed the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 78.7% to 81.5%, compared to the state's 63.3% to 73.2%. Additionally, Lisbon Secondary's science proficiency rates for 8th and 10th grade students were 80.9% and 61.5%, respectively, also exceeding the state averages.

Lisbon Secondary's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 13.8 over the past three school years, suggests that students may benefit from more individualized attention and support from their teachers. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic success, as smaller class sizes are often associated with improved student learning and engagement. When compared to nearby schools, Lisbon Secondary consistently outperforms many of them, including Liberty High School, George Washington High School, and Metro High School, on ISASP test scores.

Detail:

Public 7-12

235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253

(319) 455-2106

District: Lisbon Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,740

Feeder schools for Lisbon Secondary:

Elementary:

Lisbon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 297

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lisbon Secondary ranks better than 80.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Lisbon Secondary ranks better than 53.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lisbon Secondary 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 (95.3%), two or more races (2.4%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lisbon Secondary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Lisbon Secondary employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lisbon Secondary is $18,740.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lisbon Secondary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lisbon Secondary 67^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Lisbon Secondary in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Lisbon Secondary 158^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Lisbon Secondary in the ranking list.)

Lisbon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lisbon Community School District 100^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lisbon Secondary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.24	67^th	337	80.1%

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Rank History for Lisbon Secondary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	26.43	304^th	351	13.4%
2013	52.06	208^th	351	40.7%
2014	78.21	53^rd	322	83.5%
2016	28.42	255^th	320	20.3%
2017	59.96	147^th	325	54.8%
2018	69.27	100^th	320	68.8%
2019	81.34	30^th	327	90.8%
2021	82.63	31^st	327	90.5%
2022	76.11	56^th	332	83.1%
2023	71.65	75^th	336	77.7%
2024	57.61	158^th	338	53.3%

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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 Lisbon Secondary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
1989	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1990	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1991	101	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	104
1992	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
1993	123	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1994	135	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1995	158	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1996	158	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1997	163	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	164
1998	173	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	174
1999	168	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	170
2000	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	183
2001	182	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
2002	184	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
2003	184	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	187
2004	164	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	169
2005	165	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2006	160	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	164
2007	180	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	185
2008	169	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2009	163	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	170
2010	156	3	0	2	0	0	0	161
2011	164	3	2	3	0	0	1	173
2012	167	1	4	2	0	0	5	179
2013	162	1	2	2	0	0	2	169
2014	186	0	2	3	0	0	4	195
2015	183	1	3	2	0	0	4	193
2016	176	1	2	2	1	1	4	187
2017	172	0	1	1	1	0	6	181
2018	175	0	1	0	1	0	8	185
2019	160	0	1	2	0	0	5	168
2020	153	1	0	11	0	0	4	169
2021	169	1	0	7	0	0	4	181
2022	175	1	0	8	0	0	5	189
2023	285	1	0	11	0	0	7	304
2024	283	1	0	6	0	0	7	297

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 Lisbon Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	156	12.4	12.5	46.2
1989	132	12.1	10.9	13.6
1990	110	11.3	9.7	0
1991	104	10.2	10.1	11.5
1992	114	9.0	12.6	13.2
1993	124	9.3	13.3	13.7
1994	138	9.7	14.2	10.1
1995	161	10.6	15.2	10.6
1996	161	10.6	15.2	10.6
1997	164	10.5	15.6	7.3
1998	174	9.8	17.8	6.3
1999	170	10.8	15.7	11.2
2000	183	11.2	16.3	8.7
2001	185	13.3	13.9	9.7
2002	187	13.3	14.1	11.2
2003	187	13.3	14.1	11.2
2004	169	14.4	11.7	14.8
2005	168	14.5	11.6	10.7
2006	164	14.5	11.3	8.5
2007	185	14.7	12.6	13.5
2008	171	14.7	11.6	11.1
2009	170	15.0	11.3	12.9
2010	161	15.3	10.5	16.8
2011	173	12.1	14.2	18.5
2012	179	12.9	13.8	18.4
2013	169	12.5	13.4	24.3
2014	195	11.8	16.4	26.2
2015	193	13.0	14.8	24.4
2016	187	13.0	14.3	20.9
2017	181	12.7	14.2	22.7
2018	185	14.2	12.9	20.5
2019	168	14.0	12.0	18.5
2020	169	16.0	10.5	22.5
2021	181	17.0	10.6	21
2022	189	20.0	9.4	23.3
2023	304	22.0	13.8	21.1
2024	297	22.9	12.9	18.9

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 Lisbon Secondary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	156	12.4	12.5	46.2
1989	132	12.1	10.9	13.6
1990	110	11.3	9.7	0
1991	104	10.2	10.1	11.5
1992	114	9.0	12.6	13.2
1993	124	9.3	13.3	13.7
1994	138	9.7	14.2	10.1
1995	161	10.6	15.2	10.6
1996	161	10.6	15.2	10.6
1997	164	10.5	15.6	7.3
1998	174	9.8	17.8	6.3
1999	170	10.8	15.7	11.2
2000	183	11.2	16.3	8.7
2001	185	13.3	13.9	9.7
2002	187	13.3	14.1	11.2
2003	187	13.3	14.1	11.2
2004	169	14.4	11.7	14.8
2005	168	14.5	11.6	10.7
2006	164	14.5	11.3	8.5
2007	185	14.7	12.6	13.5
2008	171	14.7	11.6	11.1
2009	170	15.0	11.3	12.9
2010	161	15.3	10.5	16.8
2011	173	12.1	14.2	18.5
2012	179	12.9	13.8	18.4
2013	169	12.5	13.4	24.3
2014	195	11.8	16.4	26.2
2015	193	13.0	14.8	24.4
2016	187	13.0	14.3	20.9
2017	181	12.7	14.2	22.7
2018	185	14.2	12.9	20.5
2019	168	14.0	12.0	18.5
2020	169	16.0	10.5	22.5
2021	181	17.0	10.6	21
2022	189	20.0	9.4	23.3
2023	304	22.0	13.8	21.1
2024	297	22.9	12.9	18.9

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 Lisbon Secondary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$76 (0.4%)	$18,664 (99.6%)	$18,740

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lisbon Secondary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 30^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 336 High schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lisbon Secondary)	87.2	78.8	8.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lisbon Community School District)	87.2	78.8	8.4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lisbon Secondary)	89.4	76.9	12.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Lisbon Community School District)	89.4	76.9	12.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lisbon Secondary)	82.9	86.5	3.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Lisbon Community School District)	82.9	86.5	3.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lisbon Secondary)	71.4	78.8	7.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lisbon Community School District)	71.4	78.8	7.4%
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	168	304	81%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	11	450%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	160	285	78.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.5%	21.1%	2.6%

Schools Near Lisbon Secondary

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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
Lisbon Secondary	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	297	23	12.9	18.9%	283 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%		71.6	75^th of 336 public high schools	77.7%	83	87.1	83.3	81.5	73.1	67.3	80.6	78.7	81.5	69.8	72.7	80.9	61.5	$18,740	$76	$18,664
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	478	28	17.0	13.8%	435 (91.0%)	7 (1.5%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		86.9	16^th of 336 public high schools	95.2%	36			74.3	84.2	82.1			78.8	88.3	83.7		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	194	17	11.4	24.2%	176 (90.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%		71.6	76^th of 336 public high schools	77.4%	6	80.0	90.3	93.9	93.5	80.6	73.3	67.7	69.7	64.5	77.4	73.3	74.2	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Solon High School	Public	9-12	600 W. 5th Street	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-3401	489	31	15.9	6.5%	461 (94.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	87.7	10^th of 338 public high schools	97.0%		90.3	11^th of 336 public high schools	96.7%	1			89.5	88.5	88.1			86.3	88.5	87.1		81.1	$13,687	$243	$13,443
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	720	46	15.7	28.3%	596 (82.8%)	35 (4.9%)	34 (4.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.7%)	42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%		60.7	130^th of 336 public high schools	61.3%	103			67.1	72.8	73.6			59.1	68.2	68.9		52.2	$13,802	$140	$13,663
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2205 Forest DR SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2161	1,233	77	16.0	48.7%	681 (55.2%)	279 (22.6%)	108 (8.8%)	19 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	129 (10.5%)	24.2	283^rd of 338 public high schools	16.3%		23.8	283^rd of 336 public high schools	15.8%				72.2	66.7	56.9			53.4	58.4	50.0		48.6	$16,333	$764	$15,569
Metro High School	Public	9-12	1212 7th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52401	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3100	343	25	13.5	76.7%	150 (43.7%)	98 (28.6%)	33 (9.6%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	48 (14.0%)	0.1	337^th of 338 public high schools	0.3%		0	335^th of 336 public high schools	0.3%	2			42.1	13.8	21.6			10.0	17.2	14.6		10.3	$17,640	$336	$17,305
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,222	131	16.9	23.9%	1,667 (75.0%)	154 (6.9%)	124 (5.6%)	128 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	131 (5.9%)	66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%		58.1	152^nd of 336 public high schools	54.8%	43			85.3	76.4	77.7			76.3	69.2	76.7		68.9	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Prairie High School	Public	10-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,271	73	17.4	30.4%	916 (72.1%)	134 (10.5%)	97 (7.6%)	21 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.7%)	86 (6.8%)	22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%		35.9	248^th of 336 public high schools	26.2%	40				65.0	63.2				53.2	56.3		46.8	$14,453	$304	$14,149
Anamosa High School	Public	9-12	209 Sadie St	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3594	390	27	14.2	34.9%	360 (92.3%)	5 (1.3%)	10 (2.6%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	25.4	280^th of 338 public high schools	17.2%		45.6	209^th of 336 public high schools	37.8%	71			69.8	61.2	60.0			58.8	53.1	55.6		54.1	$15,007	$308	$14,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Lisbon Secondary

What schools feed into Lisbon Secondary?

Lisbon Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lisbon Elementary School

Is Lisbon Secondary a good school?

Lisbon Secondary ranks 158^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lisbon Secondary in?

Lisbon Community School District

How many students attend Lisbon Secondary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 297 students attended Lisbon Secondary.

What is the racial makeup of Lisbon Secondary?

Students at Lisbon Secondary are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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