Needs Improvement
#1219 of 1,280 schools in IA
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS
High School · Storm Lake Comm School District
621 Tornado Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
52
Score
3.1
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
52
Score
3.1
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Iowa schools
#1,219 of 1,280
In Storm Lake
#5 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 6
Storm Lake Comm School District
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St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS
High School in Storm Lake · grades 12th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS is a public high school in Storm Lake, IA, part of Storm Lake Comm School District. St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS serves approximately 52 students, and covers grades 12th-12th. St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 1,280 schools in IA.
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 3.0
- IA avg 6.0
What Parents Should Know
At 52 students, St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS Compares
See how St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
621 Tornado Dr, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Alta-Aurelia High School (rated 6.8/10, 5.7 miles away, in nearby Alta), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sioux Central High School (rated 6.3/10, 15.8 miles away, in nearby Sioux Rapids), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Newell-Fonda High School (rated 5.7/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Newell), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Storm Lake, see our Storm Lake schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 50588 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,475
Median Home Value
$178,800
Median Rent
$836/mo
Population
13,346
College Educated
23.1%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
11.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
32
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| Greenview Alternative School Waverly, IA | 3.0 |
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| WEST Academy Alternative School Newton, IA | 4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS
What grades does St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS serve?
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS?
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
How does St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS rank in IA?
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS ranks #1,219 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS's MySchoolScout rating?
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS a charter school?
Yes, St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS a Title I school?
No, St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS?
50.0% of students at St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Buena Vista County
- Phone
- (712) 732-8065
Resources & Links
District
Storm Lake Comm School District- District Enrollment
- 2,933
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,455
- District Rank
- #5 of 6
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