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Sioux Central High School

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Sioux Central High School ranks 135 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

135^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 60% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Sioux Central High School is a public high school located in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 260 students. The school is part of the Sioux Central Community School District, which is ranked 171 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sioux Central High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84.6% of 10th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school has also maintained strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.6% to 92.2% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. While Sioux Central High School has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.4% to 23.4%, the school's rates are still lower than the nearby Storm Lake High School, which has consistently had higher chronic absenteeism rates around 21.6%.

When comparing Sioux Central High School to the nearby schools, such as Spencer High School, St. Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School, Storm Lake High School, and Alta-Aurelia High School, Sioux Central stands out as a relatively high-performing school, particularly in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates and the Sioux Central Community School District's relatively low ranking among Iowa school districts suggest that there may be some challenges the school and district are facing that could be further explored.

255

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,555

Per pupil spending ?

47.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4440 U.S. Hwy 71
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585

(712) 283-2571

District: Sioux Central Community School District

Feeder schools for Sioux Central High School:

Elementary:	Sioux Central Elementary School
Middle:	Sioux Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

16.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (75% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg69%

135^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

171^st of 313Sioux Central 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	63.1	135 of 340	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.5	196 of 338	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.6	174 of 336	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.0	120 of 332	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.7	119 of 327	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	186 of 327	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	74.0	72 of 320	77.5%	★★★★☆
2017	47.1	212 of 325	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	64.0	116 of 320	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.6	191 of 324	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	81.0	38 of 322	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	32.1	292 of 351	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.7	274 of 351	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+6 vs state

Mathematics72%+5 vs state

Science71%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Sioux Central 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
Sioux Central High School	Public	9-12	4440 U.S. Hwy 71	Sioux Rapids	50585	Buena Vista County	Sioux Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 283-2571	255	22	11.4	47.5%	202 (79.2%)	1 (0.4%)	41 (16.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	63.1	135^th of 340 public high schools	60.3%		49.5	196^th of 338 public high schools	42.0%	61	90.5	84.6	67.7	78.6	80.8	59.7	71.2	$13,555	$289	$13,265
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College High School	Public, Charter	12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	50	0		44.0%	5 (10.0%)	2 (4.0%)	31 (62.0%)	9 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.0%)								(n/a)								$14,028	$97	$13,931
Storm Lake High School	Public	9-12	621 Tornado Dr	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 732-8065	851	44	19.3	65.6%	124 (14.6%)	41 (4.8%)	480 (56.4%)	112 (13.2%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (8.7%)	18 (2.1%)	7.4	317^th of 340 public high schools	6.8%		12.3	309^th of 338 public high schools	8.6%	8	41.6	45.1	51.6	34.6	49.5	52.4	37.0	$15,042	$355	$14,687
Alta-Aurelia High School	Public	9-12	1009 South Main Street	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 200-1331	221	18	12.3	34.4%	178 (80.5%)	1 (0.5%)	36 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	50	198^th of 340 public high schools	41.8%		48.7	201^st of 338 public high schools	40.5%	3	84.3	71.1	50.0	85.7	68.9	62.5	53.3	$16,446	$128	$16,318
Spencer High School	Public	9-12	800 E 3rd St	Spencer	51301	Clay County	Spencer Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 262-1700	688	41	16.9	45.3%	598 (86.9%)	5 (0.7%)	60 (8.7%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	77.1	47^th of 340 public high schools	86.2%		71	87^th of 338 public high schools	74.3%	40	81.3	86.1	85.4	80.0	84.9	77.1	77.2	$13,801	$242	$13,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Sioux Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Sioux Central High School?

Students at Sioux Central High School are 79% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Sioux Central High School in?

Sioux Central Community School District

Is Sioux Central High School a good school?

Sioux Central High School ranks 135^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sioux Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 255 students attended Sioux Central High School.

What schools feed into Sioux Central High School?

Sioux Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sioux Central Elementary School
Middle : Sioux Central Middle School

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