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Anamosa High School

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Anamosa High School ranks 240 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 29% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Anamosa High School is a public high school serving 390 students in grades 9-12 in Anamosa, Iowa, which is part of the Anamosa Community School District. The school has faced several challenges in recent years, including declining graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and lower-than-average test scores compared to the state.

Anamosa High School's 4-year graduation rate has dropped from 94.1% in 2023-2024 to 87.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average of 92.2%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.6% to 33.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of 12.1% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 10th grade ELA proficiency rate was 70.9%, compared to the state average of 74.7%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Alburnett Senior High School and Mount Vernon High School, Anamosa High School generally performs below average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 150 out of 327 high schools in 2018-2019 to 240 out of 340 high schools in 2024-2025. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving academic outcomes should be top priorities for the school and the Anamosa Community School District.

381

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,007

Per pupil spending ?

30.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205

(319) 462-3594

District: Anamosa Community School District

Feeder schools for Anamosa High School:

Elementary:	Strawberry Hill
Middle:	Anamosa Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2015 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Iowa avg69%

240^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

192^nd of 313Anamosa 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	240 of 340	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.4	280 of 338	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.6	209 of 336	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.4	169 of 332	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.5	207 of 327	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.7	150 of 327	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.6	170 of 320	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.4	210 of 325	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	31.9	246 of 320	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	55.4	165 of 324	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	26.5	266 of 322	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	46.8	234 of 351	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.8	184 of 351	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science72%+5 vs state

Mathematics65%~ state avg

English Language Arts65%-9 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

When was the last time the Anamosa High school was evaluated for meeting the state criteria? There's no right way for a teacher to be working there or anywhere else when they call any student worthless. Close Quote

Schools Near Anamosa 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Anamosa High School	Public	9-12	209 Sadie St	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3594	381	25	15.2	30.7%	348 (91.3%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	40.6	240^th of 340 public high schools	29.4%		25.4	280^th of 338 public high schools	17.2%	40				73.2	70.9	51.0				66.0	70.9	59.4		72.1	$15,007	$308	$14,699
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	850 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	320	26	12.2	30.9%	286 (89.4%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	66.5	110^th of 340 public high schools	67.6%		36	252^nd of 338 public high schools	25.4%	142				86.7	82.9	59.8				82.7	80.0	65.9		85.7	$22,482	$310	$22,171
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	184	16	11.7	23.9%	169 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	64.3	125^th of 340 public high schools	63.2%		73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%	55		92.3	93.8	82.8	84.8	83.3		88.5	75.0	48.3	72.7	73.3	78.1	81.8	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Midland Middle/High School	Public	6-12	106 W. Webster Street	Wyoming	52362	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 259-5340	268	20	13.5	43.3%	248 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	46.6	213^th of 340 public high schools	37.4%		44.5	223^rd of 338 public high schools	34.0%	10	79.2	60.0	70.0	76.2	75.7	73.8	87.5	60.0	62.5	54.8	64.9	62.8	65.9	73.0	$15,043	$140	$14,903
Lisbon Secondary School	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	301	24	12.6	17.9%	284 (94.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	73.6	65^th of 340 public high schools	80.9%		57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%	93		92.3	96.8	90.0	83.9	77.4		82.7	87.1	76.0	83.9	71.7	96.8	75.0	$18,740	$76	$18,664
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	200	20	9.9	37.0%	184 (92.0%)	6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	45.5	216^th of 340 public high schools	36.5%		29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%	53	92.3	72.0	71.9	81.8	81.0	65.2	73.1	64.0	43.8	54.5	61.9	69.6	43.8	61.9	$15,375	$264	$15,111
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	470	27	17.4	13.2%	422 (89.8%)	8 (1.7%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	70.6	84^th of 340 public high schools	75.3%		76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%	32				80.6	69.4	79.5				86.4	83.3	84.4		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,229	130	17.1	23.1%	1,657 (74.3%)	151 (6.8%)	136 (6.1%)	130 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	129 (5.8%)	61.6	145^th of 340 public high schools	57.4%		66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%	36				81.6	77.7	70.8				73.2	76.7	68.8		73.5	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	735	45	16.2	27.2%	605 (82.3%)	32 (4.4%)	42 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.8%)	51.6	193^rd of 340 public high schools	43.2%		42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%	40				82.1	72.9	75.4				66.1	63.7	63.7		69.9	$13,802	$140	$13,663
Alburnett Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 Roosevelt Street	Alburnett	52202	Linn County	Alburnett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 842-2263	293	19	15.6	7.5%	278 (94.9%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	74.4	62^nd of 340 public high schools	81.8%		78	41^st of 338 public high schools	87.9%	21				86.5	83.8	83.8				74.3	75.7	88.2		72.6	$15,024	$123	$14,901

Frequently Asked Questions about Anamosa High School

Is Anamosa High School a good school?

Anamosa High School ranks 240^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Anamosa High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 381 students attended Anamosa High School.

What district is Anamosa High School in?

Anamosa Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Anamosa High School?

Students at Anamosa High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Anamosa High School?

Anamosa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Strawberry Hill
Middle : Anamosa Middle School

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