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South Winneshiek High School

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South Winneshiek High School ranks 56 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 84% of Iowa high schools

Summary

South Winneshiek High School is a public high school located in Calmar, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the South Winneshiek Community School District, which is ranked 73 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Winneshiek High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 73.8% of 10th graders, 72.9% of 11th graders, and 87.5% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming the state averages. In mathematics, the school had 90.5% of 10th graders, 89.6% of 11th graders, and 78.6% of 9th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's science proficiency rates for 10th graders were also impressive, with 81% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66.8%. Additionally, South Winneshiek High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 96.3% over the past few years, which are above the state average.

While South Winneshiek High School outperforms many of the nearby high schools, such as Waukon High School and Crestwood High School, in academic metrics, it is worth noting that Decorah High School, which is only 9.62 miles away, consistently outperforms South Winneshiek High School in these areas. Additionally, the school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 26.15% to 27.96% in recent years, suggest that there may be a need to explore ways to support students from lower-income families and ensure equitable access to educational resources.

205

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,120

Per pupil spending ?

24.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132

(563) 562-3226

District: South Winneshiek Community School District

Feeder schools for South Winneshiek High School:

Elementary:	South Winneshiek Elementary School
Middle:	South Winneshiek Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Iowa high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg69%

56^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 313South Winneshiek 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	75.0	56 of 340	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	100 of 338	70.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	118 of 336	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	82 of 332	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	53 of 327	83.8%	★★★★☆
2019	77.8	48 of 327	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	30 of 320	90.6%	★★★★★
2017	77.2	53 of 325	83.7%	★★★★☆
2016	73.0	83 of 320	74.1%	★★★★☆
2015	76.0	61 of 324	81.2%	★★★★☆
2014	57.5	152 of 322	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.7	93 of 351	73.5%	★★★★☆
2012	65.4	127 of 351	63.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+19 vs state

Science81%+14 vs state

English Language Arts79%+5 vs state

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Schools Near South Winneshiek 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 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 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
South Winneshiek High School	Public	9-12	203 W South St	Calmar	52132	Winneshiek County	South Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 562-3226	205	15	13.3	24.9%	184 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	75	56^th of 340 public high schools	83.5%		67.9	100^th of 338 public high schools	70.4%	44			87.5	73.8	72.9			78.6	90.5	89.6		81.0	$17,120	$247	$16,874
Decorah High School	Public	9-12	100 Claiborne Drive	Decorah	52101	Winneshiek County	Decorah Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 382-3643	555	39	14.0	20.9%	501 (90.3%)	5 (0.9%)	34 (6.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	87.4	9^th of 340 public high schools	97.4%		89	7^th of 338 public high schools	97.9%	2			94.1	89.2	85.3			90.4	86.9	88.2		80.8	$15,163	$333	$14,830
Turkey Valley Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	3219 St Hwy 24	Jackson Junction	52171	Winneshiek County	Turkey Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 776-6011	185	10	17.7	37.8%	174 (94.1%)	4 (2.2%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.2	170^th of 340 public high schools	50.0%		44.9	221^st of 338 public high schools	34.6%	51	80.0	91.7	86.4	88.2	42.9	74.3	79.2	81.8	94.1	40.0	66.7	73.5	$17,774	$503	$17,271
North Fayette Valley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Pine St	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 422-3851	323	27	12.0	36.8%	296 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	69.7	92^nd of 340 public high schools	72.9%		56.2	166^th of 338 public high schools	50.9%	74			87.8	85.1	75.4			78.4	72.4	69.2		75.9	$19,449	$642	$18,808
John R Mott Junior/High School	Public	7-12	314 W Post	Postville	52162	Allamakee County	Postville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 864-7652	342	31	11.1	78.9%	77 (22.5%)	15 (4.4%)	247 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	12.8	307^th of 340 public high schools	9.7%		27.6	276^th of 338 public high schools	18.3%	31	51.7	73.2	59.1	68.9	53.1	41.4	63.4	20.5	60.0	32.7	63.4	44.4	$14,210	$413	$13,796
Crestwood High School	Public	9-12	1000 Schroder Dr	Cresco	52136	Howard County	Howard-Winneshiek Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 547-2764	346	27	12.7	44.2%	310 (89.6%)	6 (1.7%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	62.4	142^nd of 340 public high schools	58.2%		67.1	103^rd of 338 public high schools	69.5%	39			79.3	83.3	71.8			68.3	73.1	74.1		75.6	$16,120	$314	$15,806
Waukon High School	Public	9-12	1061 3rd Ave NW	Waukon	52172	Allamakee County	Allamakee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 568-3466	392	22	17.8	35.2%	370 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	82.4	23^rd of 340 public high schools	93.2%		75.3	60^th of 338 public high schools	82.2%	37			92.4	92.1	76.0			85.7	86.5	72.9		88.8	$15,929	$265	$15,665

Frequently Asked Questions about South Winneshiek High School

What schools feed into South Winneshiek High School?

South Winneshiek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Winneshiek Elementary School
Middle : South Winneshiek Middle School

How many students attend South Winneshiek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 205 students attended South Winneshiek High School.

What district is South Winneshiek High School in?

South Winneshiek Community School District

Is South Winneshiek High School a good school?

South Winneshiek High School ranks 56^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of South Winneshiek High School?

Students at South Winneshiek High School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic.

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