Stanton High School

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Stanton High School ranks 184 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stanton High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Stanton, Iowa, with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Stanton Community School District, which is ranked 114 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86.7% of 10th-grade students at Stanton High School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, 93.9% of 6th-grade students at Stanton High School were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 71.1%. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, reaching as high as 1st out of 325 Iowa high schools in the 2016-2017 school year, and ranking 184th out of 338 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year.

While Stanton High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 36.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to some nearby schools like Red Oak Junior/Senior High School at 54.64%, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 96% of students identifying as White. This contrasts with the more diverse student populations at schools like Clarinda High School and Red Oak Junior/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 6-12

605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573

(712) 829-2162

District: Stanton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,107

Feeder schools for Stanton High School:

Elementary:

Stanton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 148

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stanton High School ranks better than 77.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.73. (See more...)

Compare Details Stanton High School ranks worse than 54.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stanton 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 (95.3%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanton High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Stanton High School employs 10.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanton High School is $13,107.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton High School 77^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Stanton High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton High School 184^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Stanton High School in the ranking list.)

Stanton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Community School District 114^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stanton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	57.96	143^rd	349	59.0%
2013	48.04	214^th	350	38.9%
2014	30.73	274^th	337	18.7%
2015	42.62	228^th	349	34.7%
2016	42.14	227^th	343	33.8%
2017	54.72	156^th	327	52.3%
2018	80.39	32^nd	318	89.9%
2019	80.39	38^th	342	88.9%
2021	64.10	110^th	324	66.0%
2022	51.61	177^th	337	47.5%
2023	71.28	79^th	334	76.3%
2024	71.73	77^th	337	77.2%

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

Rank History for Stanton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	87.00	6^th	351	98.3%
2013	73.05	69^th	351	80.3%
2015	44.01	223^rd	324	31.2%
2016	52.21	168^th	320	47.5%
2017	94.57	1^st	325	99.7%
2018	56.61	159^th	320	50.3%
2019	67.27	108^th	327	67.0%
2021	87.66	15^th	327	95.4%
2022	78.02	51^st	332	84.6%
2023	83.08	28^th	336	91.7%
2024	51.78	184^th	338	45.6%

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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 Stanton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1989	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
1990	150	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	151
1991	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1992	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
1993	159	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	160
1994	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1995	144	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1996	144	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1997	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1998	136	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
1999	150	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2000	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2001	147	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	150
2002	153	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	156
2003	153	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	156
2004	157	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	163
2005	163	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	169
2006	165	1	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	170
2007	157	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	161
2008	142	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	149
2009	134	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	139
2010	127	2	1	1	0	0	0	131
2011	135	2	0	0	1	0	0	138
2012	130	0	0	0	0	0	0	130
2013	130	0	1	2	0	0	0	133
2014	127	0	1	2	0	0	1	131
2015	129	0	1	1	0	0	2	133
2016	125	0	1	1	0	0	2	129
2017	125	0	1	3	0	0	2	131
2018	113	0	1	1	0	0	2	117
2019	122	0	1	1	0	0	2	126
2020	126	0	0	1	0	0	2	129
2021	121	0	0	3	0	0	2	126
2022	141	0	0	2	0	0	0	143
2023	132	0	0	2	0	0	3	137
2024	141	0	0	2	0	0	5	148

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 Stanton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	12.8	10.7	10.2
1989	141	12.8	11.0	7.1
1990	151	12.8	11.7	7.9
1991	151	12.8	11.7	9.9
1992	155	13.0	11.9	14.2
1993	160	12.8	12.5	12.5
1994	162	12.8	12.7	14.2
1995	146	12.8	11.4	10.3
1996	146	12.8	11.4	10.3
1997	138	12.8	10.8	10.9
1998	138	12.8	10.8	13
1999	150	12.8	11.7	18.7
2000	157	12.8	12.3	21
2001	150	12.8	11.7	15.3
2002	156	13.1	11.9	17.3
2003	156	13.1	11.9	17.3
2004	163	11.1	14.7	18.4
2005	169	11.1	15.2	17.8
2006	170	11.1	15.3	19.4
2007	161	11.1	14.5	19.9
2008	149	12.7	11.7	16.1
2009	139	12.9	10.8	16.5
2010	131	12.6	10.4	21.4
2011	138	11.6	11.8	23.2
2012	130	12.1	10.7	16.9
2013	133	10.3	12.8	21.8
2014	131	9.5	13.7	21.4
2015	133	8.0	16.6	23.3
2016	129	9.0	14.3	21.7
2017	131	9.2	14.1	23.7
2018	117	9.1	12.7	21.4
2019	126	9.5	13.1	29.4
2020	129	8.5	15.0	34.1
2021	126	9.2	13.5	35.7
2022	143	10.9	13.0	33.6
2023	137	11.1	12.2	36.5
2024	148	10.5	14.0	34.5

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 Stanton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	137	12.8	10.7	10.2
1989	141	12.8	11.0	7.1
1990	151	12.8	11.7	7.9
1991	151	12.8	11.7	9.9
1992	155	13.0	11.9	14.2
1993	160	12.8	12.5	12.5
1994	162	12.8	12.7	14.2
1995	146	12.8	11.4	10.3
1996	146	12.8	11.4	10.3
1997	138	12.8	10.8	10.9
1998	138	12.8	10.8	13
1999	150	12.8	11.7	18.7
2000	157	12.8	12.3	21
2001	150	12.8	11.7	15.3
2002	156	13.1	11.9	17.3
2003	156	13.1	11.9	17.3
2004	163	11.1	14.7	18.4
2005	169	11.1	15.2	17.8
2006	170	11.1	15.3	19.4
2007	161	11.1	14.5	19.9
2008	149	12.7	11.7	16.1
2009	139	12.9	10.8	16.5
2010	131	12.6	10.4	21.4
2011	138	11.6	11.8	23.2
2012	130	12.1	10.7	16.9
2013	133	10.3	12.8	21.8
2014	131	9.5	13.7	21.4
2015	133	8.0	16.6	23.3
2016	129	9.0	14.3	21.7
2017	131	9.2	14.1	23.7
2018	117	9.1	12.7	21.4
2019	126	9.5	13.1	29.4
2020	129	8.5	15.0	34.1
2021	126	9.2	13.5	35.7
2022	143	10.9	13.0	33.6
2023	137	11.1	12.2	36.5
2024	148	10.5	14.0	34.5

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 Stanton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$259 (2.0%)	$12,850 (98.0%)	$13,107

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 79^th of 334 Middle schools	12.5%
Ranks 108^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 336 High schools	24.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton High School)	76	87.5	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	76	87.5	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanton High School)	80	81.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	80	81.3	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton High School)	78.6	91.7	13.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	78.6	91.7	13.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanton High School)	92.9	79.2	13.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	92.9	79.2	13.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton High School)	88.2	76.9	11.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	88.2	76.9	11.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanton High School)	88.2	69.2	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	88.2	69.2	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton High School)	76.5	81.5	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	76.5	81.5	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stanton High School)	70.6	85.2	14.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	70.6	85.2	14.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton High School)	80	94.1	14.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Community School District)	80	94.1	14.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Stanton High School)	80	82.4	2.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Community School District)	80	82.4	2.4%
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	126	137	8.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	122	132	8.2%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	36.5%	7.1%

Schools Near Stanton 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
Stanton High School	Public	6-12	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 829-2162	148	11	14.0	34.5%	141 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	51.8	184^th of 338 public high schools	45.6%		83.1	28^th of 336 public high schools	91.7%	156	84.8	81.3	91.3	69.2	86.7	72.0	93.9	68.8	73.9	76.9	66.7	72.0	73.9	40.0	$13,107	$259	$12,850
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2011 N 8th St	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6610	446	30	14.9	52.9%	392 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	48	208^th of 338 public high schools	38.5%		39.3	231^st of 336 public high schools	31.3%	23		64.8	72.1	78.3	71.2	70.7		63.0	76.5	62.7	72.7	66.7	45.6	54.5	$14,722	$215	$14,507
Essex Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 379-3115	94	10	9.6	55.3%	84 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	37.1	248^th of 338 public high schools	26.6%		72.2	73^rd of 336 public high schools	78.3%	175	81.3	78.6	80.0	91.7	58.3		68.8	50.0	90.0	58.3	58.3		80.0	50.0	$19,949	$371	$19,579
Clarinda High School	Public	7-12	100 N. Cardinal Drive	Clarinda	51632	Page County	Clarinda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 542-5167	481	38	12.7	41.2%	435 (90.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	71.7	82^nd of 338 public high schools	75.7%		64.5	111^th of 336 public high schools	67.0%	29		76.3	78.8	81.5	82.6	81.9		73.8	75.8	72.8	77.9	72.2	61.2	75.6	$14,767	$357	$14,410
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	197	17	11.3	34.0%	183 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%		63.1	119^th of 336 public high schools	64.6%	30	88.9	71.4	95.5	80.0	82.6	83.3	85.2	71.4	77.3	70.0	78.3	75.0	72.7	73.9	$15,962	$309	$15,653
Southwest Valley High school	Public	9-12	904 8th St	Corning	50841	Adams County	Corning Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 322-4245	193	15	12.9	31.1%	182 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	31.1	268^th of 338 public high schools	20.7%		22.2	288^th of 336 public high schools	14.3%	20				60.0	80.5	55.1				55.0	63.4	59.2		53.7	$21,108	$48	$21,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton High School

What is the racial makeup of Stanton High School?

Students at Stanton High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Stanton High School in?

Stanton Community School District

Is Stanton High School a good school?

Stanton High School ranks 184^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stanton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Stanton High School.

What schools feed into Stanton High School?

Stanton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stanton Elementary School

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