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Earlham Senior High School

Q: Is Earlham Senior High School a good school?

Earlham Senior High School ranks 43 rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 87% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Earlham Senior High School is a public high school in Earlham, Iowa, serving 208 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Earlham Community School District, which is ranked 44 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Earlham Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 87% of 10th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.9% over the past few years, exceeding the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, they are generally lower than the state average, indicating a relatively engaged student population. Additionally, Earlham Senior High School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.9% to 17.84%, suggesting a more affluent student population compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Panorama High School, Waukee High School, and West Central Valley High School, Earlham Senior High School consistently outperforms them in ISASP test scores and maintains graduation rates on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, but it generally performs better than some of the nearby schools with lower rankings and ratings.

189

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,628

Per pupil spending ?

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072

(515) 758-2235

District: Earlham Community School District

Feeder schools for Earlham Senior High School:

Elementary:	Earlham Elementary School
Middle:	Earlham Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg69%

43^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 35 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th of 313Earlham 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	78.4	43 of 340	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	115 of 338	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	149 of 336	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	156 of 332	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.0	148 of 327	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	121 of 327	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.4	188 of 320	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.2	169 of 325	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	81.5	45 of 320	85.9%	★★★★☆
2015	58.4	154 of 324	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.5	126 of 322	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.2	182 of 351	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.7	179 of 351	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science87%+20 vs state

English Language Arts83%+9 vs state

Mathematics80%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Earlham Senior 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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Earlham Senior High School	Public	9-12	535 N Chestnut Ave	Earlham	50072	Madison County	Earlham Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 758-2235	189	16	12.0	15.9%	178 (94.2%)	2 (1.1%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	78.4	43^rd of 340 public high schools	87.4%		65.9	115^th of 338 public high schools	66.0%	72	83.8	87.0	78.2	81.1	84.8	76.4	87.0	$13,628	$119	$13,509
Van Meter High School	Public	9-12	520 1st Ave	Van Meter	50261	Dallas County	Van Meter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 996-2221	316	21	14.7	9.2%	287 (90.8%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	91.2	3^rd of 340 public high schools	99.1%		91.9	5^th of 338 public high schools	98.5%	2	95.2	93.8	95.6	90.4	82.7	92.6	87.7	$14,547	$514	$14,033
West Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	3299 White Pole Rd	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 523-1313	264	22	11.8	40.9%	220 (83.3%)	3 (1.1%)	26 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	35.2	260^th of 340 public high schools	23.5%		52.5	178^th of 338 public high schools	47.3%	82	73.1	75.9	65.1	43.3	59.3	57.8	72.2	$16,199	$995	$15,205
ADM Senior High School	Public	9-12	801 Nile Kinnick Dr S	Adel	50003	Dallas County	Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 993-4584	666	43	15.4	19.2%	613 (92.0%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.1%)	90.8	5^th of 340 public high schools	98.5%		92.2	4^th of 338 public high schools	98.8%	1	95.2	96.4	93.3	84.9	88.0	89.7	84.4	$13,069	$279	$12,789
Winterset Senior High School	Public	9-12	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3320	530	35	15.1	27.7%	495 (93.4%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	69.1	94^th of 340 public high schools	72.4%		55.5	171^st of 338 public high schools	49.4%	77	82.4	83.9	66.2	72.3	83.1	76.3	85.5	$14,615	$252	$14,364
Northwest High School	Public	10-12	655 NW 10th ST	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	1,574	73	21.4	11.6%	1,199 (76.2%)	92 (5.8%)	112 (7.1%)	91 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.0%)	77.5	46^th of 340 public high schools	86.5%		76.4	51^st of 338 public high schools	84.9%	5		85.3	80.0		83.1	78.1	79.5
Waukee High School	Public	10-12	555 SE University Avenue	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5163	1,375	82	16.7	23.0%	870 (63.3%)	142 (10.3%)	127 (9.2%)	124 (9.0%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (7.6%)	46.1	214^th of 340 public high schools	37.1%		62	135^th of 338 public high schools	60.1%	79		72.9	68.4		70.5	66.7	61.6	$13,035	$231	$12,804
Panorama High School	Public	9-12	701 W. Main	Panora	50216	Guthrie County	Panorama Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 755-2317	220	18	12.4	30.9%	203 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	67	107^th of 340 public high schools	68.5%		75	63^rd of 338 public high schools	81.4%	44	76.9	78.2	79.0	76.9	80.0	79.0	70.9	$13,559	$105	$13,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Earlham Senior High School

Is Earlham Senior High School a good school?

Earlham Senior High School ranks 43^rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Earlham Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Earlham Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Earlham Senior High School?

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

What schools feed into Earlham Senior High School?

Earlham Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Earlham Elementary School
Middle : Earlham Middle School

What district is Earlham Senior High School in?

Earlham Community School District

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