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#776 of 1,280 schools in IA

Panorama High School

High School · Panorama Comm School District · Panora, IA

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

PO BOX 39 701 W. Main, Panora, IA 50216

  • Math 79% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 78% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.6% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.9 pts
Overall Proficiency78% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation0.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,861
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

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

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency78%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
79%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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

30.3%

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 Panorama 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average370/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panora), 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

$91,250

Median home value

$199,400

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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.

Panorama Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Panorama High School

Panorama High School is a public high school in Panora, IA, part of Panorama Comm School District, serving approximately 231 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Panorama High School

What grades does Panorama High School serve?

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

How many students attend Panorama High School?

Panorama High School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Panorama High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Panorama High School rank in IA?

Panorama High School ranks #776 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Panorama High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Panorama High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Panorama High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Panorama High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Panorama High School a charter school?

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

Is Panorama High School a Title I school?

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

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

30.3% of students at Panorama 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
231
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Guthrie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 50216)
2,809
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
48.2
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 50216; 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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