Tipton High School

Q: Is Tipton High School a good school?

Tipton High School ranks 169 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tipton High School is a public high school serving 310 students in grades 9-12 in Tipton, Iowa, which is part of the Tipton Community School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 78.5% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%. Tipton High School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Tipton High School stands out for its high test scores and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.26%), which is significantly lower than schools like West Liberty High School (53.3%) and North Cedar Junior/Senior High School (40.82%). However, schools like Solon High School and Mount Vernon High School consistently outperform Tipton High School on standardized tests, ranking much higher in the state.

Overall, Tipton High School appears to be a strong-performing school, providing a solid educational experience for its students. While it may not be the top-ranked school in the area, its consistent academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students make it an attractive option for families in the Tipton area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772

(563) 886-6027

District: Tipton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,933

Feeder schools for Tipton High School:

Elementary:	Tipton Elementary School
Middle:	Tipton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tipton High School ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.01. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tipton 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 (94.2%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tipton High School is 16.6. (See more...)

Compare Tipton High School employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tipton High School is $13,933.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Tipton High School 169^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Tipton High School in the ranking list.)

Tipton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tipton Community School District 216^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tipton High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.71	174^th	351	50.4%
2013	54.58	192^nd	351	45.3%
2014	38.76	233^rd	322	27.6%
2015	45.94	216^th	324	33.3%
2016	54.94	158^th	320	50.6%
2017	65.31	118^th	325	63.7%
2018	45.33	215^th	320	32.8%
2019	49.80	179^th	327	45.3%
2021	51.46	176^th	327	46.2%
2022	69.48	85^th	332	74.4%
2023	58.69	144^th	336	57.1%
2024	56.01	169^th	338	50.0%

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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 Tipton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	369	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	369
1989	356	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	357
1990	360	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	365
1991	373	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	377
1992	407	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	409
1993	433	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	435
1994	421	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	423
1995	288	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1996	288	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1997	304	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
1998	297	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	300
1999	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
2000	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
2001	292	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	295
2002	279	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2003	279	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2004	265	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	272
2005	300	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	311
2006	298	6	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	306
2007	306	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	312
2008	293	2	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	298
2009	276	5	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	284
2010	254	1	1	3	1	1	2	263
2011	256	1	0	2	1	1	3	264
2012	259	2	0	1	2	0	4	268
2013	267	1	3	2	1	0	6	280
2014	278	1	2	3	1	0	5	290
2015	256	0	1	4	2	0	4	267
2016	257	1	1	5	1	0	6	271
2017	265	1	0	10	1	0	5	282
2018	272	3	0	13	1	0	7	296
2019	289	4	1	16	1	0	6	317
2020	299	5	2	14	0	0	7	327
2021	295	6	0	12	0	0	10	323
2022	289	4	0	8	0	0	6	307
2023	293	3	0	10	0	0	4	310
2024	294	3	0	10	0	0	5	312

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 Tipton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	34.4	10.7	20.6
1989	357	34.7	10.2	20.2
1990	365	34.0	10.7	21.6
1991	377	32.0	11.7	17
1992	409	31.0	13.1	20.3
1993	435	29.3	14.8	22.3
1994	423	26.0	16.3	27.4
1995	289	22.8	12.7	13.8
1996	289	22.8	12.7	13.8
1997	304	23.6	12.9	17.1
1998	300	23.1	13.0	12.3
1999	309	23.1	13.4	20.1
2000	314	24.4	12.9	18.8
2001	295	24.5	12.0	13.9
2002	287	22.9	12.5	14.3
2003	287	22.9	12.5	14.3
2004	272	22.8	11.9	18.4
2005	311	22.8	13.6	16.4
2006	306	22.9	13.4	17
2007	312	22.9	13.6	12.2
2008	298	20.2	14.8	14.8
2009	284	20.2	14.1	16.9
2010	263	20.2	13.0	20.5
2011	264	21.0	12.5	18.6
2012	268	20.7	12.9	22.4
2013	280	20.7	13.5	20
2014	290	21.1	13.7	23.1
2015	267	20.0	13.3	24
2016	271	20.0	13.5	24.4
2017	282	20.0	14.1	22.3
2018	296	22.4	13.1	23
2019	317	22.4	14.1	26.5
2020	327	22.8	14.3	21.4
2021	323	21.7	14.8	24.1
2022	307	21.1	14.4	18.9
2023	310	21.7	14.2	22.3
2024	312	18.7	16.6	28.5

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 Tipton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	34.4	10.7	20.6
1989	357	34.7	10.2	20.2
1990	365	34.0	10.7	21.6
1991	377	32.0	11.7	17
1992	409	31.0	13.1	20.3
1993	435	29.3	14.8	22.3
1994	423	26.0	16.3	27.4
1995	289	22.8	12.7	13.8
1996	289	22.8	12.7	13.8
1997	304	23.6	12.9	17.1
1998	300	23.1	13.0	12.3
1999	309	23.1	13.4	20.1
2000	314	24.4	12.9	18.8
2001	295	24.5	12.0	13.9
2002	287	22.9	12.5	14.3
2003	287	22.9	12.5	14.3
2004	272	22.8	11.9	18.4
2005	311	22.8	13.6	16.4
2006	306	22.9	13.4	17
2007	312	22.9	13.6	12.2
2008	298	20.2	14.8	14.8
2009	284	20.2	14.1	16.9
2010	263	20.2	13.0	20.5
2011	264	21.0	12.5	18.6
2012	268	20.7	12.9	22.4
2013	280	20.7	13.5	20
2014	290	21.1	13.7	23.1
2015	267	20.0	13.3	24
2016	271	20.0	13.5	24.4
2017	282	20.0	14.1	22.3
2018	296	22.4	13.1	23
2019	317	22.4	14.1	26.5
2020	327	22.8	14.3	21.4
2021	323	21.7	14.8	24.1
2022	307	21.1	14.4	18.9
2023	310	21.7	14.2	22.3
2024	312	18.7	16.6	28.5

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 Tipton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$188 (1.3%)	$13,744 (98.6%)	$13,933

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tipton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 144^th of 336 High schools	11.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton High School)	72.9	76.1	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School District)	72.9	76.1	3.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tipton High School)	60	76.1	16.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Community School District)	60	76.1	16.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton High School)	76.6	71.1	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tipton Community School District)	76.6	71.1	5.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tipton High School)	71.4	67.1	4.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tipton Community School District)	71.4	67.1	4.3%
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	317	310	2.2%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	10	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	289	293	1.4%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.5%	22.3%	4.2%

Schools Near Tipton 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 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
Tipton High School	Public	9-12	400 E 6th St	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 886-6027	312	19	16.6	28.5%	294 (94.2%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	56	169^th of 338 public high schools	50.0%		58.7	144^th of 336 public high schools	57.1%	25			77.9	78.5	79.7			59.7	69.6	65.2		68.4	$13,933	$188	$13,744
North Cedar Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	400 Ball Street	Clarence	52216	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 452-3179	273	28	9.9	42.9%	252 (92.3%)	3 (1.1%)	8 (2.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	21.2	292^nd of 338 public high schools	13.6%		45.6	210^th of 336 public high schools	37.5%	82	91.4	68.3	61.1	65.9	63.3	62.9	61.0	46.3	48.9	70.0	63.4	47.7	$14,536	$158	$14,377
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
West Branch High School	Public	9-12	900 W Main	West Branch	52358	Cedar County	West Branch Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 643-7216	257	21	12.4	20.2%	229 (89.1%)	3 (1.2%)	21 (8.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	167^th of 338 public high schools	50.6%		61.1	128^th of 336 public high schools	61.9%	39			74.0	83.8	84.7			60.3	67.6	72.9		60.3	$18,875	$99	$18,775
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
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center	Public	7-12	110 E Park Rd	Wheatland	52777	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 374-1292	205	17	11.7	29.3%	194 (94.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	45.9	217^th of 338 public high schools	35.8%		46.2	206^th of 336 public high schools	38.7%	11	62.1	82.9	77.8	70.5	77.8	55.2	68.6	59.3	68.2	59.3	76.5	59.1	$13,932	$184	$13,748
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tipton High School

What schools feed into Tipton High School?

Tipton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tipton Elementary School
Middle : Tipton Middle School

What district is Tipton High School in?

Tipton Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Tipton High School?

Students at Tipton High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Tipton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended Tipton High School.

Is Tipton High School a good school?

Tipton High School ranks 169^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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