Excellent
#64 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 5% in state
Shenandoah High School
High School · Shenandoah Comm School District · Shenandoah, IA
A Shenandoah Comm School District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Mustang Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601
- Math 74% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Shenandoah High School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
50.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Shenandoah 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shenandoah), 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
$59,647
Median home value
$121,300
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Online & Personalized LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shenandoah Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shenandoah High School is listed in Shenandoah Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shenandoah High School
Shenandoah High School is a public high school in Shenandoah, IA, part of Shenandoah Comm School District, serving approximately 290 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shenandoah High School
What grades does Shenandoah High School serve?
Shenandoah High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Shenandoah High School?
Shenandoah High School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shenandoah High School rank in IA?
Shenandoah High School ranks #64 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Shenandoah High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shenandoah High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Shenandoah High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shenandoah High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shenandoah High School a charter school?
No, Shenandoah High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shenandoah High School a Title I school?
No, Shenandoah High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shenandoah High School?
50.3% of students at Shenandoah 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Page County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (712) 246-4727
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 51601)
- 5,562
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 51601; 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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