Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

Q: Is Sumner-Fredericksburg High School a good school?

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School ranks 193 rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School is a public high school serving 260 students in grades 9-12 in Sumner, Iowa, which is part of the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. The school has generally performed well on academic measures, with proficiency rates often exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.3 over the past three school years, which is comparable to nearby schools such as Dunkerton High School and New Hampton High School. The school's spending per student, at $15,045 in the 2018-2019 school year, is also in line with the spending levels of nearby schools.

While Sumner-Fredericksburg High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, it generally performs well compared to nearby schools. However, some schools, such as Denver Senior High School and New Hampton High School, consistently outperform Sumner-Fredericksburg High School in both test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public 9-12

802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674

(563) 578-3341

District: Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,045

Feeder schools for Sumner-Fredericksburg High School:

Elementary:	Durant Elementary School
	Fredericksburg Elementary School
Middle:	Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sumner-Fredericksburg High School ranks worse than 57.1% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sumner-Fredericksburg 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 (89.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sumner-Fredericksburg High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Sumner-Fredericksburg High School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sumner-Fredericksburg High School is $15,045.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Fredericksburg High School 193^rd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Sumner-Fredericksburg High School in the ranking list.)

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District 166^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	64.91	133^rd	351	62.1%
2013	71.79	77^th	351	78.1%
2014	51.05	189^th	322	41.3%
2015	69.53	99^th	324	69.4%
2016	70.90	92^nd	320	71.3%
2017	52.33	183^rd	325	43.7%
2018	54.03	173^rd	320	45.9%
2019	69.44	88^th	327	73.1%
2021	72.47	67^th	327	79.5%
2022	61.82	125^th	332	62.3%
2023	55.91	159^th	336	52.7%
2024	49.83	193^rd	338	42.9%

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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 Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	249	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	255
1989	231	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	238
1990	320	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1991	320	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	325	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	329
1993	341	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1994	320	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	322
1995	363	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	367
1996	363	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	367
1997	363	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	367
1998	344	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	346
1999	355	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	359
2000	346	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	346
2001	327	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	327
2002	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2003	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2004	305	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
2005	322	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	328
2006	302	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	308
2007	306	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	311
2008	289	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	293
2009	272	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	275
2010	274	0	0	2	0	0	1	277
2011	258	0	0	4	1	0	2	265
2012	247	0	0	2	0	0	1	250
2013	231	0	0	5	0	1	4	241
2014	233	0	0	6	0	1	4	244
2015	219	0	0	4	0	1	2	226
2016	241	0	2	5	0	0	3	251
2017	229	1	1	9	1	0	4	245
2018	215	1	0	8	0	0	4	228
2019	233	4	1	9	0	0	4	251
2020	207	3	0	11	1	0	7	229
2021	217	3	0	12	1	0	5	238
2022	238	3	0	15	0	0	6	262
2023	233	1	0	18	0	0	8	260
2024	220	1	0	18	0	0	6	245

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 Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	18.8	13.5	14.5
1989	238	19.2	12.3	0
1990	325	27.5	11.8	0
1991	324	25.0	12.9	7.7
1992	329	23.0	14.3	8.2
1993	343	24.0	14.3	10.8
1994	322	21.6	14.9	13.7
1995	367	24.3	15.1	17.2
1996	367	24.3	15.1	17.2
1997	367	25.0	14.7	13.1
1998	346	24.5	14.1	10.4
1999	359	23.4	15.3	18.7
2000	346	24.3	14.2	14.7
2001	327	23.9	13.7	15
2002	315	21.0	15.0	21.6
2003	315	21.0	15.0	21.6
2004	305	22.9	13.3	22
2005	328	26.0	12.6	22
2006	308	27.1	11.4	21.1
2007	311	22.2	14.0	20.6
2008	293	21.5	13.6	21.2
2009	275	20.7	13.3	19.3
2010	277	19.2	14.3	21.7
2011	265	20.1	13.1	26
2012	250	18.5	13.4	22.8
2013	241	20.4	11.7	29
2014	244	19.2	12.6	30.3
2015	226	18.0	12.5	26.1
2016	251	18.0	13.9	28.3
2017	245	17.5	13.9	26.1
2018	228	17.6	12.8	25.4
2019	251	17.6	14.2	29.1
2020	229	16.8	13.6	27.1
2021	238	17.9	13.2	27.3
2022	262	18.3	14.3	22.5
2023	260	19.0	13.6	28.5
2024	245	20.0	12.2	31

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 Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	18.8	13.5	14.5
1989	238	19.2	12.3	0
1990	325	27.5	11.8	0
1991	324	25.0	12.9	7.7
1992	329	23.0	14.3	8.2
1993	343	24.0	14.3	10.8
1994	322	21.6	14.9	13.7
1995	367	24.3	15.1	17.2
1996	367	24.3	15.1	17.2
1997	367	25.0	14.7	13.1
1998	346	24.5	14.1	10.4
1999	359	23.4	15.3	18.7
2000	346	24.3	14.2	14.7
2001	327	23.9	13.7	15
2002	315	21.0	15.0	21.6
2003	315	21.0	15.0	21.6
2004	305	22.9	13.3	22
2005	328	26.0	12.6	22
2006	308	27.1	11.4	21.1
2007	311	22.2	14.0	20.6
2008	293	21.5	13.6	21.2
2009	275	20.7	13.3	19.3
2010	277	19.2	14.3	21.7
2011	265	20.1	13.1	26
2012	250	18.5	13.4	22.8
2013	241	20.4	11.7	29
2014	244	19.2	12.6	30.3
2015	226	18.0	12.5	26.1
2016	251	18.0	13.9	28.3
2017	245	17.5	13.9	26.1
2018	228	17.6	12.8	25.4
2019	251	17.6	14.2	29.1
2020	229	16.8	13.6	27.1
2021	238	17.9	13.2	27.3
2022	262	18.3	14.3	22.5
2023	260	19.0	13.6	28.5
2024	245	20.0	12.2	31

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 Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$72 (0.5%)	$14,973 (99.5%)	$15,045

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 88^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 159^th of 336 High schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg High School)	82.5	81.9	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	82.5	81.9	0.6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg High School)	82.5	73.6	8.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	82.5	73.6	8.9%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg High School)	75	78.2	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	75	78.2	3.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg High School)	68.8	81.8	13%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District)	68.8	81.8	13%
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	251	260	3.6%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	9	18	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	233	233
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	28.5%	0.6%

Schools Near Sumner-Fredericksburg 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
Sumner-Fredericksburg High School	Public	9-12	802 West Sixth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 578-3341	245	20	12.2	31.0%	220 (89.8%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	49.8	193^rd of 338 public high schools	42.9%		55.9	159^th of 336 public high schools	52.7%	34				57.1	70.3	72.2				59.5	78.1	72.2		64.1	$15,045	$72	$14,973
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	172	21	8.3	44.2%	162 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%		58.6	145^th of 336 public high schools	56.8%	20	61.9	82.6	93.8	84.6	84.8	75.0	57.1	78.3	50.0	53.8	57.6	60.0	75.0	84.8	$15,113	$291	$14,821
Wapsie Valley High School	Public	7-12	RR 2 2535 Viking Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 638-6711	293	22	13.3	20.1%	283 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	34.6	261^st of 338 public high schools	22.8%		53.8	167^th of 336 public high schools	50.3%	94		77.5	69.6	70.2	65.5	72.5		80.0	80.0	59.6	63.8	72.5	66.7	36.2	$13,502	$255	$13,248
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	85	16	5.3	52.9%	77 (90.6%)	1 (1.2%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%		45.7	208^th of 336 public high schools	38.1%	92				52.0	65.0	68.4				52.0	40.0	57.9		35.0	$18,474	$307	$18,165
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	341	26	13.1	47.2%	293 (85.9%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.6%)	20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%		21.3	290^th of 336 public high schools	13.7%	3				65.8	63.2	57.1				54.2	48.3	61.9		43.7	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Denver Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 Longview Drive	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 984-5639	273	18	14.8	11.0%	261 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	95	2^nd of 338 public high schools	99.4%		94.8	2^nd of 336 public high schools	99.4%					97.1	97.1	98.5				89.7	89.9	94.1		94.2	$14,874	$81	$14,794
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	322	27	12.1	39.4%	289 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%		64.4	112^th of 336 public high schools	66.7%	54				82.6	73.5	68.4				76.7	67.6	67.1		63.2	$19,449	$642	$18,808
New Hampton High School	Public	9-12	710 W Main	New Hampton	50659	Chickasaw County	New Hampton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 394-2134	332	29	11.3	32.2%	290 (87.3%)	5 (1.5%)	34 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	73.1	73^rd of 338 public high schools	78.4%		77.2	47^th of 336 public high schools	86.0%	26				86.4	85.1	83.1				76.5	77.0	84.4		58.1	$15,686	$254	$15,431
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Fayette County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	171	11	15.5	40.9%	160 (93.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%		37.4	244^th of 336 public high schools	27.4%	23		90.9	82.6	91.2	48.6	78.6		81.8	73.9	85.3	56.8	67.9	65.2	32.4	$17,774	$503	$17,271
Dunkerton High School	Public	6-12	509 Canfield	Dunkerton	50626	Black Hawk County	Dunkerton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 822-4295	208	15	13.9	38.9%	187 (89.9%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	56	170^th of 338 public high schools	49.7%		50.3	185^th of 336 public high schools	44.9%	15	83.3	77.3	75.0	76.0	90.0	67.6	79.2	81.8	78.6	64.0	73.3	62.2	60.7	70.0	$15,242	$249	$14,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumner-Fredericksburg High School

How many students attend Sumner-Fredericksburg High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Sumner-Fredericksburg High School.

What district is Sumner-Fredericksburg High School in?

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Sumner-Fredericksburg High School?

Students at Sumner-Fredericksburg High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Sumner-Fredericksburg High School a good school?

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School ranks 193^rd of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Sumner-Fredericksburg High School?

Sumner-Fredericksburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Durant Elementary School
Elementary : Fredericksburg Elementary School
Middle : Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School

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