Excellent
#182 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 14% in state
Whiting Senior High School
High School · Whiting Comm School District · Whiting, IA
A Whiting Comm School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 295 606 West St, Whiting, IA 51063
- Math 86% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 81% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Whiting Senior High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 31 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Whiting Senior 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average534/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,714
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Whiting Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiting Senior High School is listed in Whiting Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiting Senior High School
Whiting Senior High School is a public high school in Whiting, IA, part of Whiting Comm School District, serving approximately 66 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiting Senior High School
What grades does Whiting Senior High School serve?
Whiting Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Whiting Senior High School?
Whiting Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiting Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiting Senior High School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiting Senior High School rank in IA?
Whiting Senior High School ranks #182 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Whiting Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whiting Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Whiting Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiting Senior High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whiting Senior High School a charter school?
No, Whiting Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiting Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Whiting Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiting Senior High School?
57.6% of students at Whiting Senior 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 66
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Monona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (712) 455-2468
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 51063)
- 1,109
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 51063; 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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