Muscatine High School

Summary:

Muscatine High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Muscatine, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 1,539 students. The school is part of the Muscatine Community School District, which is ranked 274 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Muscatine High School has a diverse student population, with 59.78% White, 30.6% Hispanic, 4.68% African American, 0.65% Asian, 0.26% Native American, and 3.64% two or more races. However, the school's test scores on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) are generally lower than the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 64.8% at Muscatine High School, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 62.9% at Muscatine High School, compared to the state average of 66%.

Muscatine High School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 47.24% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby schools, such as Wapello Senior High School and Columbus Community High School, which generally have lower free and reduced lunch rates. Additionally, Muscatine High School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $13,628, which is lower than the nearby schools, and the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.6 for the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761

(563) 263-6141

District: Muscatine Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,628

Feeder schools for Muscatine High School:

Elementary:	Franklin Elementary School
	Grant Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Madison Elementary School
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	McKinley Elementary School
	Mulberry Elementary School
Middle:	Susan Clark Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 1,470

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.3%

Hispanic:

30.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muscatine High School ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Muscatine 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 (59.3%), Hispanic (30.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muscatine High School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Muscatine High School employs 91 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muscatine High School is $13,628.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Muscatine High School 281^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Muscatine High School in the ranking list.)

Muscatine Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscatine Community School District 274^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Muscatine High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	39.01	262^nd	351	25.4%
2013	30.98	295^th	351	16.0%
2014	21.29	280^th	322	13.0%
2015	17.53	288^th	324	11.1%
2016	25.83	260^th	320	18.8%
2017	24.00	279^th	325	14.2%
2018	32.56	259^th	320	19.1%
2019	14.42	302^nd	327	7.6%
2021	25.06	273^rd	327	16.5%
2022	21.26	283^rd	332	14.8%
2023	23.80	282^nd	336	16.1%
2024	24.52	281^st	338	16.9%

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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 Muscatine High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1475	13	19	113	1	n/a	n/a	0	1621
1989	1385	10	22	124	1	n/a	n/a	0	1542
1990	1475	9	18	142	0	n/a	n/a	0	1644
1991	1404	13	12	178	1	n/a	n/a	0	1608
1992	1436	17	21	222	0	n/a	n/a	0	1696
1993	1411	19	20	220	1	n/a	n/a	0	1671
1994	1356	18	16	226	3	n/a	n/a	0	1619
1995	1443	27	9	239	4	n/a	n/a	0	1722
1996	1443	27	9	239	4	n/a	n/a	0	1722
1997	1535	25	14	250	3	n/a	n/a	0	1827
1998	1465	13	15	242	5	n/a	n/a	0	1740
1999	1407	14	14	227	4	n/a	n/a	0	1666
2000	1378	19	19	247	2	n/a	n/a	0	1665
2001	1415	18	21	250	10	n/a	n/a	0	1714
2002	1363	25	24	254	7	n/a	n/a	0	1673
2003	1363	25	24	254	7	n/a	n/a	0	1673
2004	1277	26	22	247	13	n/a	n/a	0	1585
2005	1355	33	23	278	7	n/a	n/a	0	1696
2006	1370	41	21	280	4	n/a	n/a	0	1716
2007	1362	35	19	307	10	n/a	n/a	0	1733
2008	1361	34	26	330	4	n/a	n/a	0	1755
2009	1275	32	25	341	5	n/a	n/a	0	1678
2010	1180	35	14	358	6	1	29	0	1623
2011	1165	30	11	364	7	0	32	0	1609
2012	1149	53	12	359	6	0	30	0	1609
2013	1075	59	11	362	6	0	32	0	1545
2014	1100	51	11	382	8	0	35	0	1587
2015	1094	57	13	396	12	1	41	0	1614
2016	1031	49	11	378	10	0	34	0	1513
2017	1012	41	14	399	3	0	32	0	1501
2018	996	44	13	413	2	0	34	0	1502
2019	970	47	10	410	1	1	32	0	1471
2020	950	57	11	389	4	1	36	0	1448
2021	961	55	9	428	3	1	32	0	1489
2022	941	62	10	415	3	2	42	0	1475
2023	920	72	10	471	4	0	56	6	1539
2024	871	64	7	450	4	0	68	6	1470

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 Muscatine High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1621	109.0	14.8	15.7
1989	1542	11.0	140.1	15.8
1990	1644	82.0	20.0	14.4
1991	1608	82.0	19.6	16.5
1992	1696	84.0	20.1	15
1993	1671	90.5	18.5	20.6
1994	1619	83.7	19.3	18.6
1995	1722	93.0	18.5	16.3
1996	1722	93.0	18.5	16.3
1997	1827	103.2	17.7	16.5
1998	1740	92.5	18.8	16.4
1999	1666	100.1	16.6	21.6
2000	1665	93.6	17.8	20.8
2001	1714	108.4	15.8	27.4
2002	1673	107.0	15.6	21.2
2003	1673	107.0	15.6	21.2
2004	1585	108.0	14.7	25.6
2005	1696	108.0	15.7	29.3
2006	1716	111.6	15.4	30.9
2007	1733	106.8	16.2	24.9
2008	1755	107.7	16.3	30.2
2009	1678	102.4	16.4	32.4
2010	1623	105.6	15.3	37.9
2011	1609	93.0	17.3	38.2
2012	1609	92.5	17.3	41.6
2013	1545	94.9	16.2	42.8
2014	1587	98.4	16.1	43.9
2015	1614	100.0	16.1	44.1
2016	1513	111.0	13.6	42.3
2017	1501	112.0	13.4	41.6
2018	1502	105.6	14.2	46
2019	1471	96.6	15.2	45.1
2020	1448	95.1	15.2	42.1
2021	1489	90.1	16.5	41.1
2022	1475	89.7	16.4	43.1
2023	1539	92.5	16.6	47.2
2024	1470	91.0	16.1	52.6

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 Muscatine High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1621	109.0	14.8	15.7
1989	1542	11.0	140.1	15.8
1990	1644	82.0	20.0	14.4
1991	1608	82.0	19.6	16.5
1992	1696	84.0	20.1	15
1993	1671	90.5	18.5	20.6
1994	1619	83.7	19.3	18.6
1995	1722	93.0	18.5	16.3
1996	1722	93.0	18.5	16.3
1997	1827	103.2	17.7	16.5
1998	1740	92.5	18.8	16.4
1999	1666	100.1	16.6	21.6
2000	1665	93.6	17.8	20.8
2001	1714	108.4	15.8	27.4
2002	1673	107.0	15.6	21.2
2003	1673	107.0	15.6	21.2
2004	1585	108.0	14.7	25.6
2005	1696	108.0	15.7	29.3
2006	1716	111.6	15.4	30.9
2007	1733	106.8	16.2	24.9
2008	1755	107.7	16.3	30.2
2009	1678	102.4	16.4	32.4
2010	1623	105.6	15.3	37.9
2011	1609	93.0	17.3	38.2
2012	1609	92.5	17.3	41.6
2013	1545	94.9	16.2	42.8
2014	1587	98.4	16.1	43.9
2015	1614	100.0	16.1	44.1
2016	1513	111.0	13.6	42.3
2017	1501	112.0	13.4	41.6
2018	1502	105.6	14.2	46
2019	1471	96.6	15.2	45.1
2020	1448	95.1	15.2	42.1
2021	1489	90.1	16.5	41.1
2022	1475	89.7	16.4	43.1
2023	1539	92.5	16.6	47.2
2024	1470	91.0	16.1	52.6

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 Muscatine High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$337 (2.5%)	$13,291 (97.5%)	$13,628

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muscatine High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 302^nd of 327 High schools	Ranks 282^nd of 336 High schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Muscatine High School)	59.6	62.9	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Muscatine Community School District)	59.6	62.9	3.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Muscatine High School)	56.9	61.1	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Muscatine Community School District)	56.9	61.1	4.2%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Muscatine High School)	43.1	57.3	14.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Muscatine Community School District)	43.1	57.3	14.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Muscatine High School)	52.6	62	9.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Muscatine Community School District)	52.6	62	9.4%
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	1471	1539	4.6%
African American	47	72	53.2%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	410	471	14.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	970	920	5.2%
Two or More Races	32	56	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	47.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Muscatine 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
Muscatine High School	Public	9-12	2705 Cedar	Muscatine	52761	Muscatine County	Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 263-6141	1,470	91	16.1	52.6%	871 (59.3%)	64 (4.4%)	450 (30.6%)	7 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (4.6%)	24.5	281^st of 338 public high schools	16.9%		23.8	282^nd of 336 public high schools	16.1%	1				64.4	64.8	63.1				52.6	62.9	56.5		44.4	$13,628	$337	$13,291
Wilton Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Cypress St	Wilton	52778	Muscatine County	Wilton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 732-2629	441	31	14.2	27.2%	398 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	49.2	199^th of 338 public high schools	41.1%		46.9	203^rd of 336 public high schools	39.6%	4		75.9	85.1	77.5	86.3	62.7		75.9	79.7	47.9	71.2	65.7	55.4	65.8	$15,237	$237	$15,001
Louisa-Muscatine Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	14354 170th St	Letts	52754	Louisa County	Louisa-Muscatine Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 726-3421	357	28	12.6	40.6%	313 (87.7%)	2 (0.6%)	31 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	58.9	155^th of 338 public high schools	54.1%		55.7	161^st of 336 public high schools	52.1%	6		83.9	92.2	80.7	88.7	71.4		79.0	87.5	62.5	71.7	58.9	76.6	75.5	$15,806	$347	$15,458
West Liberty High School	Public	9-12	310 West Maxson Ave.	West Liberty	52776	Muscatine County	West Liberty Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 627-2115	382	26	14.5	45.3%	154 (40.3%)	2 (0.5%)	218 (57.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	22.6	289^th of 338 public high schools	14.5%		28	274^th of 336 public high schools	18.5%	15				63.9	63.2	66.7				52.8	55.2	58.0		43.0	$14,944	$401	$14,543
Durant Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	408 7th St	Durant	52747	Cedar County	Durant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 785-4431	339	24	14.0	26.5%	316 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	33.3	265^th of 338 public high schools	21.6%		35	250^th of 336 public high schools	25.6%	15		74.4	82.5	76.0	62.3	61.0		79.1	77.8	70.0	56.6	52.5	49.2	57.7	$12,873	$107	$12,768
Lone Tree Middle-Senior High School	Public	6-12	303 S Devoe St	Lone Tree	52755	Johnson County	Lone Tree Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 629-4610	209	18	11.4	32.5%	189 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	37.1	249^th of 338 public high schools	26.3%		40.8	228^th of 336 public high schools	32.1%	21	57.7	77.1	45.5	64.0	73.0	73.3	76.9	62.9	45.5	36.0	64.9	70.0	40.9	52.8	$13,078	$319	$12,759
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
Columbus Community High School	Public	9-12	1004 Colton St	Columbus Junction	52738	Louisa County	Columbus Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 728-2231	203	21	9.7	57.1%	58 (28.6%)	7 (3.4%)	130 (64.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.6	257^th of 338 public high schools	24.0%		37.3	245^th of 336 public high schools	27.1%	12				75.0	65.4	76.0				45.5	59.6	66.0		51.9	$18,475	$545	$17,930

Frequently Asked Questions about Muscatine High School

What schools feed into Muscatine High School?

Muscatine High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Franklin Elementary School
Elementary : Grant Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Madison Elementary School
Elementary : McKinley Elementary School
Elementary : Mulberry Elementary School
Middle : Susan Clark Junior High

What district is Muscatine High School in?

Muscatine Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Muscatine High School?

Students at Muscatine High School are 59% White, 31% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Muscatine High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,470 students attended Muscatine High School.

Is Muscatine High School a good school?

Muscatine High School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Iowa high schools.

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