Humboldt Community School District

The Humboldt Community School District in Iowa is home to four schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently outperform state averages.

Humboldt High School is the district's top-performing school, ranked 55th out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 85.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 79.4% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, Humboldt High School maintains a strong 88.3% graduation rate. Taft Elementary School is another standout, ranking 62nd out of 576 Iowa elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's test scores are exceptional, with 82.4% of 3rd graders and 87.5% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 84.7% of 3rd graders and 89.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics.

Overall, the Humboldt Community School District consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. However, the district's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is higher than the state average, suggesting an area for improvement. Additionally, the district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 34.27% at Humboldt High School to 39.91% at Humboldt Middle School. Ensuring that these students receive the necessary support and resources to succeed academically is crucial for the district's continued excellence.