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#616 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 48% in state

Lisbon Secondary

High School · Lisbon Comm School District · Lisbon, IA

A Lisbon Comm School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO BOX 839 235 W School St, Lisbon, IA 52253

  • Math 80% vs IA 70% (2025)
  • Reading 88% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.3% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88.1% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$12,102
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Lisbon Secondary score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
70%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency88%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 84% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
80%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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

18.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lisbon Secondary 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low65/100K

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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

$90,163

Median home value

$222,200

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

82.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Vernon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–122.1 mi478Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lisbon Comm School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lisbon Secondary

Lisbon Secondary is a public high school in Lisbon, IA, part of Lisbon Comm School District, serving approximately 297 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lisbon Secondary

What grades does Lisbon Secondary serve?

Lisbon Secondary serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lisbon Secondary?

Lisbon Secondary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Secondary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Secondary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lisbon Secondary rank in IA?

Lisbon Secondary ranks #616 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Lisbon Secondary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lisbon Secondary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lisbon Secondary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lisbon Secondary has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lisbon Secondary a charter school?

No, Lisbon Secondary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lisbon Secondary a Title I school?

No, Lisbon Secondary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lisbon Secondary?

18.9% of students at Lisbon Secondary 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
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 52253)
2,593
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
44.7
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 52253; 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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