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#989 of 1,280 schools in IA

Keokuk High School

High School · Keokuk Comm School District · Keokuk, IA

A Keokuk Comm School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2285 Middle Rd, Keokuk, IA 52632

  • Math 60% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg-7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,701
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Keokuk High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Keokuk 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,885/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keokuk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$52,547

Median home value

$108,400

Median rent

$803/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keokuk Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.5 mi66Compare →
Hamilton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–122.8 mi177Compare →
Warsaw Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–94.4 mi207Compare →
Warsaw SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.4 mi175Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Keokuk Comm School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Keokuk High School

Keokuk High School is a public high school in Keokuk, IA, part of Keokuk Comm School District, serving approximately 594 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Keokuk High School

What grades does Keokuk High School serve?

Keokuk High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Keokuk High School?

Keokuk High School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Keokuk High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Keokuk High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Keokuk High School rank in IA?

Keokuk High School ranks #989 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Keokuk High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Keokuk High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Keokuk High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Keokuk High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Keokuk High School a charter school?

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

Is Keokuk High School a Title I school?

No, Keokuk High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keokuk High School?

51.3% of students at Keokuk 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
594
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 52632)
11,904
Area average commute
14.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 52632; 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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