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#600 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 47% in state

East Sac County High School

High School · East Sac County Comm School District · Lake View, IA

An East Sac County Comm School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO BOX 110 801 Jackson, Lake View, IA 51450

  • Math 71% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.1% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.6% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.8 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,890
Chronic Absenteeism24.3%

Students at East Sac County High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Sac County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low164/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,619

Median home value

$177,200

Median rent

$633/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

East Sac County Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Sac County High School is listed in East Sac County Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Sac County High School

East Sac County High School is a public high school in Lake View, IA, part of East Sac County Comm School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Sac County High School

What grades does East Sac County High School serve?

East Sac County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend East Sac County High School?

East Sac County High School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sac County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Sac County High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Sac County High School rank in IA?

East Sac County High School ranks #600 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is East Sac County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Sac County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Sac County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Sac County High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Sac County High School a charter school?

No, East Sac County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Sac County High School a Title I school?

No, East Sac County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Sac County High School?

40.7% of students at East Sac County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 51450)
1,532
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
53.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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