Decorah High School vs. South Winneshiek High School
Should you attend Decorah High School or South Winneshiek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Decorah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
South Winneshiek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 569 students in grades 9-12, Decorah High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, South Winneshiek High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
569 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#217 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
70-79%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
139
45
Grade 10 Students
150
51
Grade 11 Students
146
55
Grade 12 Students
134
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
