Mediapolis High School

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Mediapolis High School ranks 56 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mediapolis High School is a public high school serving 295 students in grades 9-12 in Mediapolis, Iowa. The school is part of the Mediapolis Community School District, which is ranked 37th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mediapolis High School consistently outperforms the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with 87.1% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%, and 82.4% proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state average of 66%. The school has also maintained a strong track record of high statewide rankings, placing in the top 20% of Iowa high schools in recent years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Mediapolis High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, the school's academic performance and statewide recognition suggest it is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students. The school's lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.14%) compared to some nearby schools, such as West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School (40.66%) and Burlington Community High School (58.42%), may also indicate that the school serves a more affluent community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637

(319) 394-3101

District: Mediapolis Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,192

Feeder schools for Mediapolis High School:

Elementary:	Mediapolis Elementary School
Middle:	Mediapolis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mediapolis High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mediapolis 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 (93.4%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mediapolis High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Mediapolis High School employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mediapolis High School is $15,192.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mediapolis High School 56^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Mediapolis High School in the ranking list.)

Mediapolis Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mediapolis Community School District 37^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mediapolis High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	66.85	119^th	351	66.1%
2013	73.25	67^th	351	80.9%
2014	81.35	35^th	322	89.1%
2015	72.13	84^th	324	74.1%
2016	84.03	29^th	320	90.9%
2017	78.91	45^th	325	86.2%
2018	78.81	31^st	320	90.3%
2019	65.82	117^th	327	64.2%
2021	74.16	59^th	327	82.0%
2022	82.69	33^rd	332	90.1%
2023	86.90	17^th	336	94.9%
2024	75.53	56^th	338	83.4%

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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 Mediapolis High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	328	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
1989	272	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1990	249	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1991	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1992	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1993	268	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1994	316	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1995	337	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1996	337	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1997	331	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1998	358	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1999	337	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2000	310	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2001	298	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2002	290	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	-1	294
2003	290	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	-1	294
2004	281	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	287
2005	274	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	284
2006	294	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	291	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2008	292	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2009	301	2	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2010	306	3	0	7	0	0	1	0	317
2011	295	3	1	7	0	0	0	0	306
2012	313	4	1	8	0	0	1	0	327
2013	313	2	2	9	0	0	1	0	327
2014	279	1	2	6	0	0	2	0	290
2015	277	2	2	5	0	0	3	0	289
2016	264	3	2	12	0	0	4	0	285
2017	239	0	0	10	0	0	5	0	254
2018	233	0	0	6	0	0	7	0	246
2019	227	0	0	8	0	0	12	0	247
2020	215	0	0	7	0	0	9	0	231
2021	237	0	0	6	0	0	9	0	252
2022	247	0	0	9	0	0	10	0	266
2023	269	1	0	9	2	0	13	1	295
2024	297	1	0	8	2	0	10	0	318

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 Mediapolis High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	20.0	16.4	22.3
1989	273	2.0	136.5	8.8
1990	250	19.0	13.1	0
1991	265	19.0	13.9	9.4
1992	265	19.0	13.9	11.7
1993	269	20.9	12.9	11.5
1994	317	18.5	17.1	9.5
1995	338	20.2	16.7	9.5
1996	338	20.2	16.7	9.5
1997	333	23.0	14.5	11.1
1998	360	22.4	16.1	13.1
1999	337	23.0	14.7	17.5
2000	312	21.5	14.5	16.3
2001	300	20.5	14.6	14
2002	294	23.8	12.4	20
2003	294	23.8	12.4	20
2004	287	22.5	12.8	22.3
2005	284	24.0	11.8	22.2
2006	301	22.0	13.7	25.6
2007	298	25.4	11.7	14.8
2008	301	25.0	12.0	18.9
2009	312	19.0	16.4	22.1
2010	317	23.0	13.7	24.9
2011	306	27.0	11.3	24.8
2012	327	27.0	12.1	27.5
2013	327	24.1	13.5	23.9
2014	290	23.1	12.5	24.8
2015	289	24.0	12.0	22.1
2016	285	21.0	13.5	22.8
2017	254	20.6	12.2	22
2018	246	21.7	11.3	21.5
2019	247	20.7	11.9	30.4
2020	231	20.5	11.2	26.8
2021	252	21.0	11.9	27.8
2022	266	21.8	12.1	26.3
2023	295	25.7	11.4	28.1
2024	318	24.1	13.1	25.2

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 Mediapolis High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	328	20.0	16.4	22.3
1989	273	2.0	136.5	8.8
1990	250	19.0	13.1	0
1991	265	19.0	13.9	9.4
1992	265	19.0	13.9	11.7
1993	269	20.9	12.9	11.5
1994	317	18.5	17.1	9.5
1995	338	20.2	16.7	9.5
1996	338	20.2	16.7	9.5
1997	333	23.0	14.5	11.1
1998	360	22.4	16.1	13.1
1999	337	23.0	14.7	17.5
2000	312	21.5	14.5	16.3
2001	300	20.5	14.6	14
2002	294	23.8	12.4	20
2003	294	23.8	12.4	20
2004	287	22.5	12.8	22.3
2005	284	24.0	11.8	22.2
2006	301	22.0	13.7	25.6
2007	298	25.4	11.7	14.8
2008	301	25.0	12.0	18.9
2009	312	19.0	16.4	22.1
2010	317	23.0	13.7	24.9
2011	306	27.0	11.3	24.8
2012	327	27.0	12.1	27.5
2013	327	24.1	13.5	23.9
2014	290	23.1	12.5	24.8
2015	289	24.0	12.0	22.1
2016	285	21.0	13.5	22.8
2017	254	20.6	12.2	22
2018	246	21.7	11.3	21.5
2019	247	20.7	11.9	30.4
2020	231	20.5	11.2	26.8
2021	252	21.0	11.9	27.8
2022	266	21.8	12.1	26.3
2023	295	25.7	11.4	28.1
2024	318	24.1	13.1	25.2

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 Mediapolis High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$266 (1.8%)	$14,926 (98.2%)	$15,192

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mediapolis High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 336 High schools	30.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis High School)	74.6	88.3	13.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Community School District)	74.6	88.3	13.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis High School)	69.5	81.8	12.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Community School District)	69.5	81.8	12.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis High School)	81.5	90.6	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mediapolis Community School District)	81.5	90.6	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis High School)	79.6	85.9	6.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mediapolis Community School District)	79.6	85.9	6.3%
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	247	295	19.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	269	18.5%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.4%	28.1%	2.2%

Schools Near Mediapolis 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
Mediapolis High School	Public	9-12	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 394-3101	318	24	13.1	25.2%	297 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	75.5	56^th of 338 public high schools	83.4%		86.9	17^th of 336 public high schools	94.9%	39				84.0	87.1	82.9				66.7	82.4	77.5		77.6	$15,192	$266	$14,926
Wapello Senior High School	Public	9-12	501 Buchanan St	Wapello	52653	Louisa County	Wapello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 523-3241	179	15	11.7	39.7%	150 (83.8%)	3 (1.7%)	21 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	34.8	260^th of 338 public high schools	23.1%		26.4	277^th of 336 public high schools	17.6%	17				57.5	77.1	63.6				57.5	64.6	45.5		64.6	$16,649	$272	$16,377
Danville Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 392-4222	305	20	15.0	37.7%	274 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	48	207^th of 338 public high schools	38.8%		65.9	106^th of 336 public high schools	68.5%	101		86.8	61.7	79.2	65.5	94.9		73.6	66.0	62.3	60.0	92.3	36.2	45.5	$12,852	$127	$12,724
West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	408 W Van Weiss Blvd	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 752-8747	463	31	15.0	41.5%	333 (71.9%)	30 (6.5%)	25 (5.4%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (14.0%)	65.2	119^th of 338 public high schools	64.8%		52.1	179^th of 336 public high schools	46.7%	60	90.3	87.5	87.1	85.9	87.3	89.5	80.6	67.2	71.0	62.5	69.8	67.1	74.2	63.5	$21,092	$147	$20,945
New London Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	101 Jack Wilson Dr	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 367-0500	290	23	12.4	43.1%	255 (87.9%)	14 (4.8%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	41	236^th of 338 public high schools	30.2%		56.9	155^th of 336 public high schools	53.9%	81	60.5	81.4	62.8	63.4	71.4	83.3	53.5	74.4	51.2	41.5	59.5	80.6	60.5	59.5	$14,203	$251	$13,952
Burlington Community High School	Public	9-12	421 Terrace Dr	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2211	1,090	64	17.1	54.0%	719 (66.0%)	162 (14.9%)	78 (7.2%)	13 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	110 (10.1%)	11.7	310^th of 338 public high schools	8.3%		10.4	311^th of 336 public high schools	7.4%	1				65.7	57.3	64.8				35.7	33.7	42.4		39.9	$15,640	$640	$15,000
Winfield-Mt Union Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	208 S Olive	Winfield	52659	Henry County	Winfield-Mt Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 257-7701	205	15	13.5	48.8%	183 (89.3%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	24.5	282^nd of 338 public high schools	16.6%		29.1	268^th of 336 public high schools	20.2%	14	85.7	83.3	67.9	64.5	73.5	48.0	71.4	66.7	50.0	48.4	64.7	44.0	35.7	50.0	$12,857	$210	$12,647

Frequently Asked Questions about Mediapolis High School

What district is Mediapolis High School in?

Mediapolis Community School District

How many students attend Mediapolis High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Mediapolis High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mediapolis High School?

Students at Mediapolis High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Mediapolis High School a good school?

Mediapolis High School ranks 56^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mediapolis High School?

Mediapolis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mediapolis Elementary School
Middle : Mediapolis Middle School

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