Southwest Valley High school

Southwest Valley High School is a public high school located in Corning, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the Corning Community School District, which is ranked 226 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Southwest Valley High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, with its ranking ranging from 177 to 298 out of 320-340 schools. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 85.1% and 94.5% over the past few years, with the most recent rate being 88.3%, which is below the state average of around 90-91%. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.4% to 29.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average of around 10-15%.

When comparing Southwest Valley High School to the nearby Stanton High School and Lenox High School, it becomes evident that the surrounding schools generally outperform Southwest Valley in terms of statewide rankings, graduation rates, and academic achievement. The school's academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is also generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. These factors, along with the school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that Southwest Valley High School could benefit from targeted interventions and strategies to address the areas of concern and improve educational outcomes for its students.