Summary:
The Southeast Polk Community School District in Iowa has one high school, Southeast Polk High School, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 2,294 students.
Southeast Polk High School has seen fluctuations in its school ranking and rating in recent years, ranging from 251 out of 338 schools (1 star) in 2023-2024 to 163 out of 340 schools (3 stars) in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's 4-year graduation rate is 88.3%, and its chronic absenteeism rate is 21.6%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the ISASP assessments are generally higher than the state averages but slightly lower than the district averages, suggesting strong performance but potential room for improvement.
Regarding socioeconomic factors, 33.48% of Southeast Polk High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's per-student spending is $14,031, higher than the national average. The student-teacher ratio is 18.1 to 1, indicating a relatively low ratio compared to national standards. These factors suggest the school serves a significant population of students from lower-income households and may provide additional resources and support to address their needs.
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