St Ansgar High School

St Ansgar High School is a public high school in St. Ansgar, IA, part of the St Ansgar Comm School District. The school serves approximately 161 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 96.6th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 87% proficiency in math, 19 points above the state average and 82% in reading/language arts, 7 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,538, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 161 students, St Ansgar High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, St Ansgar High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, St Ansgar High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.