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Albia High School

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Albia High School ranks 109 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 68% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Albia High School is a public high school in Albia, Iowa, serving 378 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Albia Community School District, which is ranked 102 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Albia High School consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with 82.3% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. In mathematics, 80.6% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 65.6%. The school also maintains strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 93.0% in recent years, outperforming the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.9% to 23.4%, are higher than the state's average, it is an area the school is working to improve.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Gateway High School, Albia High School stands out in terms of academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's consistent performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 54th and 189th out of Iowa high schools over the past decade, suggests a stable and effective educational program. Additionally, Albia High School's spending per student of $13,316 in the 2018-2019 school year is in line with the nearby schools, indicating the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student success.

348

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,316

Per pupil spending ?

31.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

503 B Ave East
Albia, IA 52531

(641) 932-2161

District: Albia Community School District

Feeder schools for Albia High School:

Elementary:	Grant Center
	Lincoln Center
Middle:	Albia Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2022 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Above the Iowa median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2022) to 68th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg69%

109^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

102^nd of 313Albia Community School District among Iowa districts

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
2025	66.7	109 of 340	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.4	118 of 338	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.3	100 of 336	70.2%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	54 of 332	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	71 of 327	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	93 of 327	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	51.3	189 of 320	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.9	160 of 325	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.3	140 of 320	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.6	145 of 324	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	20.1	284 of 322	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.2	242 of 351	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.6	149 of 351	57.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts82%+8 vs state

Science78%+12 vs state

Mathematics71%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Albia High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Albia High School	Public	9-12	503 B Ave East	Albia	52531	Monroe County	Albia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 932-2161	348	25	13.8	31.9%	319 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.0%)	66.7	109^th of 340 public high schools	67.9%		65.4	118^th of 338 public high schools	65.1%	9				86.6	82.3	77.2				80.6	69.6	65.2		78.5	$13,316	$266	$13,050
Moravia High School	Public	6-12	505 N Trussell Avenue	Moravia	52571	Appanoose County	Moravia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 724-3241	207	16	13.0	43.0%	202 (97.6%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.5	248^th of 340 public high schools	27.1%		27.1	278^th of 338 public high schools	17.8%	30	84.6	80.0	86.2	62.1	82.1	64.3	74.1	72.0	62.1	55.2	60.7	46.4	72.4	85.7	$13,670	$229	$13,440
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	1301 Berdan St	Eddyville	52553	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 969-4288	431	31	14.0	38.5%	406 (94.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	28.2	280^th of 340 public high schools	17.6%		36	253^rd of 338 public high schools	25.1%	27		68.7	86.4	73.2	64.9	64.9		79.5	74.1	62.0	60.8	54.4	67.9	44.6	$11,907	$211	$11,695
Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2204 Highway G71	Bussey	50044	Marion County	Twin Cedars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 944-5243	142	15	9.3	42.3%	128 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	36	259^th of 340 public high schools	23.8%		29.5	270^th of 338 public high schools	20.1%	11		73.7	84.2	87.0	73.7	54.2		68.4	78.9	60.9	52.6	33.3	68.4	73.7	$15,106	$118	$14,987
Gateway High School	Public	9-12	907 Gateway Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 684-6597	213	7	29.5	62.0%	114 (53.5%)	16 (7.5%)	45 (21.1%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.1%)	5 (2.3%)	1.3	331^st of 340 public high schools	2.6%		0.1	336^th of 338 public high schools	0.6%	5					40.9	35.5					25.0	12.5		41.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Albia High School

What is the racial makeup of Albia High School?

Students at Albia High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Albia High School?

Albia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grant Center
Elementary : Lincoln Center
Middle : Albia Middle School

How many students attend Albia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended Albia High School.

Is Albia High School a good school?

Albia High School ranks 109^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Albia High School in?

Albia Community School District

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