Serving 245 students in grades 9-12, Sumner-fredericksburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner-fredericksburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sumner-fredericksburg High School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Mascot
Cougars
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Colors
Blue, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Sumner-fredericksburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumner-fredericksburg High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumner-fredericksburg High School's ranking?
Sumner-fredericksburg High School is ranked #559 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumner-fredericksburg High School?
The graduation rate of Sumner-fredericksburg High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sumner-fredericksburg High School?
245 students attend Sumner-fredericksburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sumner-fredericksburg High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sumner-fredericksburg High School?
Sumner-fredericksburg High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumner-fredericksburg High School offer ?
Sumner-fredericksburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sumner-fredericksburg High School part of?
Sumner-fredericksburg High School is part of Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District.
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