Grand Junction High School serves 147 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greene County Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Junction High School?
The graduation rate of Grand Junction High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 88%.
How many students attend Grand Junction High School?
147 students attend Grand Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grand Junction High School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Junction High School?
Grand Junction High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Junction High School offer ?
Grand Junction High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Junction High School part of?
Grand Junction High School is part of Greene County Community School District.
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