Is Vinton-Shellsburg High School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks 77 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 406 students attended Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

Students at Vinton-Shellsburg High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Shellsburg Elementary School Elementary : Tilford Elementary School Middle : Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Vinton-Shellsburg High School in Vinton IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vinton-Shellsburg 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 (91.4%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Vinton-Shellsburg High School employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vinton-Shellsburg High School is $14,506.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Vinton-Shellsburg High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton-Shellsburg High School 77^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Vinton-Shellsburg High School in the ranking list.)

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District 93^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vinton-Shellsburg High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	48.88	230^th	351	34.5%
2013	56.73	180^th	351	48.7%
2014	35.08	247^th	322	23.3%
2015	60.82	144^th	324	55.6%
2016	58.63	144^th	320	55.0%
2017	73.09	76^th	325	76.6%
2018	60.24	142^nd	320	55.6%
2019	74.88	61^st	327	81.3%
2021	70.38	78^th	327	76.1%
2022	79.90	44^th	332	86.7%
2023	74.86	56^th	336	83.3%
2024	72.42	77^th	338	77.2%

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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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	417	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	421
1989	389	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	394
1990	477	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	485
1991	485	1	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	491
1992	463	1	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	472
1993	486	2	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	495
1994	485	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	492
1995	577	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1996	577	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	586
1997	593	0	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	605
1998	574	1	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
1999	563	3	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	575
2000	538	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	545
2001	539	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2002	556	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2003	556	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2004	552	3	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	562
2005	586	2	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	596
2006	597	2	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	605
2007	610	4	7	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	624
2008	614	5	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
2009	571	5	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	587
2010	514	4	4	14	5	0	7	0	548
2011	492	1	3	16	3	0	7	0	522
2012	462	2	3	12	2	0	7	0	488
2013	463	3	4	9	0	0	5	0	484
2014	455	5	3	9	0	0	6	0	478
2015	471	7	3	11	0	0	9	0	501
2016	456	5	2	10	0	0	15	0	488
2017	417	3	2	8	0	0	13	0	443
2018	414	5	1	13	0	0	15	0	448
2019	407	6	0	11	1	0	14	0	439
2020	429	7	2	12	1	0	13	0	464
2021	417	7	1	12	1	0	15	0	453
2022	417	7	2	11	2	0	11	0	450
2023	388	4	3	13	1	0	14	2	425
2024	371	3	2	12	1	0	15	2	406

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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	26.5	15.8	15.9
1989	394	26.7	14.7	14.5
1990	485	32.8	14.7	13
1991	491	33.8	14.5	13.6
1992	472	35.0	13.4	13.8
1993	495	34.8	14.2	14.3
1994	492	34.6	14.2	14
1995	586	43.5	13.5	14.7
1996	586	43.5	13.5	14.7
1997	605	45.5	13.3	16
1998	586	41.0	14.3	15.7
1999	575	44.0	13.1	17.7
2000	545	44.2	12.3	17.2
2001	545	44.5	12.2	15
2002	561	44.2	12.7	19.3
2003	561	44.2	12.7	19.3
2004	562	44.2	12.7	23.1
2005	596	44.2	13.5	28.7
2006	605	44.2	13.7	30.6
2007	624	45.2	13.8	28.7
2008	625	42.5	14.7	28.3
2009	587	44.3	13.3	30.5
2010	548	40.0	13.7	30.1
2011	522	41.6	12.5	29.9
2012	488	42.1	11.5	32.2
2013	484	41.2	11.7	31.8
2014	478	40.6	11.7	36
2015	501	40.0	12.5	36.5
2016	488	37.0	13.1	35.2
2017	443	36.9	11.9	36.1
2018	448	34.8	12.8	35.5
2019	439	32.2	13.6	28
2020	464	32.8	14.1	32.5
2021	453	33.1	13.6	33.8
2022	450	30.9	14.5	30
2023	425	31.2	13.6	35.3
2024	406	31.3	12.9	37.9

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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	26.5	15.8	15.9
1989	394	26.7	14.7	14.5
1990	485	32.8	14.7	13
1991	491	33.8	14.5	13.6
1992	472	35.0	13.4	13.8
1993	495	34.8	14.2	14.3
1994	492	34.6	14.2	14
1995	586	43.5	13.5	14.7
1996	586	43.5	13.5	14.7
1997	605	45.5	13.3	16
1998	586	41.0	14.3	15.7
1999	575	44.0	13.1	17.7
2000	545	44.2	12.3	17.2
2001	545	44.5	12.2	15
2002	561	44.2	12.7	19.3
2003	561	44.2	12.7	19.3
2004	562	44.2	12.7	23.1
2005	596	44.2	13.5	28.7
2006	605	44.2	13.7	30.6
2007	624	45.2	13.8	28.7
2008	625	42.5	14.7	28.3
2009	587	44.3	13.3	30.5
2010	548	40.0	13.7	30.1
2011	522	41.6	12.5	29.9
2012	488	42.1	11.5	32.2
2013	484	41.2	11.7	31.8
2014	478	40.6	11.7	36
2015	501	40.0	12.5	36.5
2016	488	37.0	13.1	35.2
2017	443	36.9	11.9	36.1
2018	448	34.8	12.8	35.5
2019	439	32.2	13.6	28
2020	464	32.8	14.1	32.5
2021	453	33.1	13.6	33.8
2022	450	30.9	14.5	30
2023	425	31.2	13.6	35.3
2024	406	31.3	12.9	37.9

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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$207 (1.4%)	$14,299 (98.6%)	$14,506

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vinton-Shellsburg High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 327 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 336 High schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg High School)	90.4	79.5	10.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	90.4	79.5	10.9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg High School)	82.9	78.3	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	82.9	78.3	4.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg High School)	73.6	80.8	7.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	73.6	80.8	7.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg High School)	74.5	79.8	5.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District)	74.5	79.8	5.3%
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	439	425	3.2%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	11	13	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	407	388	4.7%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	35.3%	7.3%

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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vinton-Shellsburg High School	Public	9-12	210 W. 21st St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	406	31	12.9	37.9%	371 (91.4%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	72.4	77^th of 338 public high schools	77.2%		74.9	56^th of 336 public high schools	83.3%	21	91.9	83.7	76.2	80.8	73.5	69.4	71.4	$14,506	$207	$14,299
Benton Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 228-8701	490	27	17.9	23.1%	446 (91.0%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	64.5	121^st of 338 public high schools	64.2%		58.2	150^th of 336 public high schools	55.4%	29	81.3	84.8	88.3	61.7	69.6	72.1	67.9	$15,474	$238	$15,236
Center Point-Urbana High School	Public	9-12	145 Iowa Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	462	30	15.3	14.3%	435 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	80.3	31^st of 338 public high schools	90.8%		75.4	53^rd of 336 public high schools	84.2%	22	92.9	88.0	78.5	85.7	78.2	81.3	72.0	$12,937	$145	$12,792
Union High School	Public	9-12	200 Adams St	La Porte City	50651	Black Hawk County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 342-2697	315	27	11.7	25.7%	283 (89.8%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	66.3	112^th of 338 public high schools	66.9%		55.1	163^rd of 336 public high schools	51.5%	51	75.4	82.1	79.1	73.9	73.8	79.1	66.7	$15,170	$348	$14,821
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,719	95	18.0	31.4%	1,252 (72.8%)	169 (9.8%)	120 (7.0%)	46 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	124 (7.2%)	53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%		53.6	170^th of 336 public high schools	49.4%	6	77.8	75.4	71.0	63.3	71.4	70.9	62.5	$14,742	$564	$14,177

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