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East Buchanan High School

Public Grades 9-12

257^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 24% of Iowa high schools

Summary

East Buchanan High School is a public high school located in Winthrop, Iowa, serving 179 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the East Buchanan Community School District, which is ranked 177 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Buchanan High School has maintained relatively strong four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 95.6% over the past few years, on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools like Jesup High School (88.3%) and Oelwein High School (88.3%). However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.9% to 40.0%, notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, East Buchanan High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.89% to 36.02%, higher than some nearby schools like West Delaware High School (27.68%).

While East Buchanan High School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, the school performs better than the district average in most subject areas and grade levels. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 69 out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 257 out of 340 in 2024-2025, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other high schools in the state. By addressing the areas of concern and building on its strengths, East Buchanan High School has the potential to improve its performance and better serve the needs of its students and community.

189

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,562

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682

(319) 935-3367

District: East Buchanan Community School District

Feeder schools for East Buchanan High School:

Elementary:	East Buchanan Elementary School
Middle:	East Buchanan Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

African American:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2015 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 47 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Iowa avg69%

257^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 46 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

177^th of 313East Buchanan 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	37.3	257 of 340	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	237 of 338	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.2	197 of 336	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.6	227 of 332	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	238 of 327	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.1	138 of 327	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.7	69 of 320	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	98 of 325	69.8%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	51 of 320	84.1%	★★★★☆
2015	70.8	95 of 324	70.7%	★★★★☆
2014	72.0	88 of 322	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	66.1	119 of 351	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	38.6	264 of 351	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%-3 vs state

Mathematics64%-3 vs state

Science53%-14 vs state

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Schools Near East Buchanan 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 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 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
East Buchanan High School	Public	9-12	414 5th St North	Winthrop	50682	Buchanan County	East Buchanan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 935-3367	189	18	10.6	39.2%	180 (95.2%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	37.3	257^th of 340 public high schools	24.4%		40.5	237^th of 338 public high schools	29.9%	20			72.0	76.3	61.5			68.0	60.5	61.5		52.6	$15,562	$271	$15,292
Independence Junior Senior High School	Public	7-12	700 20th Ave SW	Independence	50644	Buchanan County	Independence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 334-7405	712	45	15.8	29.4%	644 (90.4%)	8 (1.1%)	31 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	54	183^rd of 340 public high schools	46.2%		66.2	113^th of 338 public high schools	66.6%	70	64.7	73.5	72.0	72.8	75.7	68.6	61.1	72.0	72.8	70.4	63.7	68.0	$15,700	$579	$15,121
North-Linn Senior High School	Public	9-12	3033 Lynx Drive	Troy Mills	52344	Linn County	North Linn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 224-3291	158	13	11.8	24.7%	151 (95.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	72.6	72^nd of 340 public high schools	78.8%		71.1	86^th of 338 public high schools	74.6%	14			97.4	91.4	78.0			86.8	82.9	61.0		65.7	$13,474	$183	$13,291
West Delaware High School	Public	9-12	605 New St	Manchester	52057	Delaware County	West Delaware County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 927-3515	436	34	12.6	25.0%	401 (92.0%)	7 (1.6%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	80	32^nd of 340 public high schools	90.6%		74.2	66^th of 338 public high schools	80.5%	34			90.2	88.9	82.2			77.5	75.9	85.0		81.5	$14,778	$170	$14,608
Starmont High School	Public	9-12	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 933-4598	174	17	10.2	49.4%	165 (94.8%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	52.4	190^th of 340 public high schools	44.1%		62.9	128^th of 338 public high schools	62.1%	62			76.2	75.0	63.6			61.9	77.1	72.7		70.8	$18,632	$658	$17,974
Oelwein High School	Public	9-12	315 8th Ave SE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 283-2731	334	26	12.8	42.5%	286 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.5%)	27.9	282^nd of 340 public high schools	17.1%		20.5	293^rd of 338 public high schools	13.3%	11			62.2	70.8	47.9			52.4	61.5	57.5		73.8	$18,811	$1,466	$17,345
Jesup High School	Public	9-12	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 827-1700	269	18	14.8	17.8%	260 (96.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	74.6	60^th of 340 public high schools	82.4%		79.7	34^th of 338 public high schools	89.9%	26			86.0	80.0	77.8			82.5	83.1	82.5		73.8	$13,563	$202	$13,361

Frequently Asked Questions about East Buchanan High School

What schools feed into East Buchanan High School?

East Buchanan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Buchanan Elementary School
Middle : East Buchanan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of East Buchanan High School?

Students at East Buchanan High School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is East Buchanan High School in?

East Buchanan Community School District

How many students attend East Buchanan High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended East Buchanan High School.

Is East Buchanan High School a good school?

East Buchanan High School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Iowa high schools.

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