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#1119 of 1,280 schools in IA

Okoboji High School

High School · Okoboji Comm School District · Milford, IA

An Okoboji Comm School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 147 901 H. Ave., Milford, IA 51351

  • Math 67% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.1% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,777
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Okoboji High School score 71% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2025
Math
67%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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

31.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Okoboji 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,628

Median home value

$256,100

Median rent

$904/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·18 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.

Okoboji Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Okoboji High School

Okoboji High School is a public high school in Milford, IA, part of Okoboji Comm School District, serving approximately 373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,119 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Okoboji High School

What grades does Okoboji High School serve?

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

How many students attend Okoboji High School?

Okoboji High School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Okoboji High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Okoboji High School rank in IA?

Okoboji High School ranks #1,119 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Okoboji High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Okoboji High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Okoboji High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Okoboji High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Okoboji High School a charter school?

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

Is Okoboji High School a Title I school?

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

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

31.4% of students at Okoboji 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
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dickinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 51351)
4,990
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
46.5
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 51351; 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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