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Starmont High School

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Starmont High School ranks 190 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

190^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 44% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Starmont High School is a public high school located in Arlington, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Starmont Community School District, which is ranked 198 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Starmont High School has consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.7% over the past few years, which are above the state average. Additionally, Starmont High School students generally perform better than the state average on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.5% to 24.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Starmont High School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.5% to 57.46% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Starmont High School's performance on key metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, is generally better than Central Middle School/High School and East Buchanan High School, but lags behind the higher-performing West Delaware High School. Additionally, Starmont High School's statewide ranking on the SchoolDigger scale has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 24th out of 325 schools in 2016-2017 (5-star rating) to 249th out of 327 schools in 2020-2021 (1-star rating), suggesting inconsistent performance.

174

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,632

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606

(563) 933-4598

District: Starmont Community School District

Feeder schools for Starmont High School:

Elementary:	Starmont Elementary School
Middle:	Starmont Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

4.0%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 24th percentile in 2021 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 44th (2025) from a 24th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Iowa avg69%

190^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

198^th of 313Starmont 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	52.4	190 of 340	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.9	128 of 338	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.1	240 of 336	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.3	232 of 332	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.5	249 of 327	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.9	173 of 327	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.3	133 of 320	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.3	24 of 325	92.6%	★★★★★
2016	57.8	147 of 320	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.9	143 of 324	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.2	104 of 322	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.6	204 of 351	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.4	211 of 351	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts72%~ state avg

Science71%+4 vs state

Mathematics71%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Starmont 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
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	174	17	10.2	49.4%	165 (94.8%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	52.4	190^th of 340 public high schools	44.1%		62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%	62			76.2	75.0	63.6			61.9	77.1	72.7		70.8	$18,632	$658	$17,974
Edgewood-Colesburg High School	Public	7-12	403 W Union	Edgewood	52042	Clayton County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 928-6412	206	20	10.1	33.5%	196 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	68.1	102^nd of 340 public high schools	70.0%		61	142^nd of 338 public high schools	58.0%	40	83.3	71.4	88.9	74.2	76.5	76.2	89.3	77.8	67.7	91.2	71.4	71.0	$14,269	$167	$14,102
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	334	26	12.8	42.5%	286 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	27.9	282^nd of 340 public high schools	17.1%		20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%	11			62.2	70.8	47.9			52.4	61.5	57.5		73.8	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
West Central Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 637-2283	97	14	6.9	54.6%	86 (88.7%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	42.2	230^th of 340 public high schools	32.4%		17.6	300^th of 338 public high schools	11.2%	70			73.5	80.8	52.9			58.8	76.9	29.4		69.2	$18,474	$307	$18,165
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	189	18	10.6	39.2%	180 (95.2%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	37.3	257^th of 340 public high schools	24.4%		40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%	20			72.0	76.3	61.5			68.0	60.5	61.5		52.6	$15,562	$271	$15,292
Central Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	400 1st Street NW	Elkader	52043	Clayton County	Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 245-1750	182	16	11.5	38.5%	171 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	43.7	224^th of 340 public high schools	34.1%		46.1	215^th of 338 public high schools	36.4%	9	70.8	61.5	87.5	75.0	63.2	54.2	53.8	78.1	41.7	60.5	50.0	50.0	$13,348	$326	$13,022
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	436	34	12.6	25.0%	401 (92.0%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	80	32^nd of 340 public high schools	90.6%		74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%	34			90.2	88.9	82.2			77.5	75.9	85.0		81.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Starmont High School

What is the racial makeup of Starmont High School?

Students at Starmont High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Starmont High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Starmont High School.

What schools feed into Starmont High School?

Starmont High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Starmont Elementary School
Middle : Starmont Middle School

Is Starmont High School a good school?

Starmont High School ranks 190^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Starmont High School in?

Starmont Community School District

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