Very Good
#459 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 36% in state
Pella High School
High School · Pella Comm School District · Pella, IA
A Pella Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
212 E University St, Pella, IA 50219
- Math 88% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 90% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pella High School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 89% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 89% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pella 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pella), 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
$83,601
Median home value
$272,600
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 253 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pella Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pella High School is listed in Pella Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pella High School
Pella High School is a public high school in Pella, IA, part of Pella Comm School District, serving approximately 791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pella High School
What grades does Pella High School serve?
Pella High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pella High School?
Pella High School has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pella High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pella High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pella High School rank in IA?
Pella High School ranks #459 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pella High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pella High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Pella High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pella High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pella High School a charter school?
No, Pella High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pella High School a Title I school?
No, Pella High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pella High School?
13.5% of students at Pella 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
- 791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (641) 628-3870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 50219)
- 14,267
- Area average commute
- 14.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 50219; 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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