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Southeast Valley High School

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Summary

Southeast Valley High School is a public high school in Gowrie, Iowa, serving 331 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Prairie Valley Community School District. While the school has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it also faces challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key difference is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.96%) compared to Fort Dodge High School (68.75%) and Greene County High School (89.84%). Additionally, Southeast Valley High School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than state averages, with the exception of 11th-grade Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.5% to 45.34% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Southeast Valley High School spends less per student ($13,208) than Greene County High School ($16,415) and Fort Dodge High School ($15,974). However, the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than Fort Dodge High School but higher than Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School. These factors, along with the school's declining statewide ranking and inconsistent test score performance, suggest that Southeast Valley High School may need to address equity concerns and focus on improving academic achievement across all grade levels.

331

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543

(515) 352-3142

District: Prairie Valley Community School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

African American:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2013 → 18th in 2023

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (59% vs 67% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2013

!Science scores 15 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Iowa avg67%

Not ranked this year

Southeast Valley High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2023	26.4	276 of 336	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.1	237 of 332	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.5	197 of 327	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	207 of 327	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.9	112 of 320	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.4	201 of 325	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.5	262 of 320	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	61.2	140 of 324	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	22.5	277 of 322	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.8	211 of 351	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.7	193 of 351	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts64%-6 vs state

Mathematics58%-7 vs state

Science48%-15 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Southeast Valley High School?

Students at Southeast Valley High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Southeast Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Southeast Valley High School.

What district is Southeast Valley High School in?

Prairie Valley Community School District

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