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#565 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 44% in state

New Hampton High School

High School · New Hampton Comm School District · New Hampton, IA

A New Hampton Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

710 W Main, New Hampton, IA 50659

  • Math 78% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.4% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.5% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation0.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$13,020
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at New Hampton High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 79% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2025
Math
78%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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

32.2%

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 New Hampton 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low177/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Hampton), 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

$76,620

Median home value

$187,800

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50659; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
0.6% participation·State avg: 1.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·31 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

New Hampton Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About New Hampton High School

New Hampton High School is a public high school in New Hampton, IA, part of New Hampton Comm School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Hampton High School

What grades does New Hampton High School serve?

New Hampton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Hampton High School?

New Hampton High School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hampton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Hampton High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Hampton High School rank in IA?

New Hampton High School ranks #565 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is New Hampton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Hampton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 New Hampton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hampton High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Hampton High School a charter school?

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

Is New Hampton High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.2% of students at New Hampton 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
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Chickasaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 50659)
5,942
Area average commute
16.4 min
Area median age
41.8
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 50659; 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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