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Estherville Lincoln Central High School

Public Grades 9-12

276^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 19% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is a public high school in Estherville, Iowa, serving 367 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, which is ranked 286 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 87.5% and 91.6% in recent years, it remains slightly below the state average of around 91-92%. Estherville Lincoln Central High School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.8% to 23.4%, significantly higher than the state average of 10-12%. Academically, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 48.8% to 82.9% across different grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to nearby high schools, Ruthven-Ayrshire High School, Okoboji High School, and North Union High School all have higher test scores and graduation rates than Estherville Lincoln Central High School. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining, from 173 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2020-2021 to 276 out of 340 in 2024-2025, suggesting it is not keeping pace with the performance of other schools in the state.

359

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,835

Per pupil spending ?

47.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334

(712) 362-2659

District: Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District

Feeder schools for Estherville Lincoln Central High School:

Elementary:	Demoney Elementary
Middle:	Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

29.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 29th percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Strengths

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

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (61% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg61%

Iowa avg69%

276^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

286^th of 313Estherville Lincoln 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	276 of 340	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.0	238 of 338	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	192 of 336	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	200 of 332	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.9	173 of 327	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.6	285 of 327	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.1	220 of 320	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.8	218 of 325	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.1	228 of 320	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	42.4	231 of 324	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	44.3	215 of 322	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.4	280 of 351	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.2	244 of 351	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%-10 vs state

Mathematics61%-5 vs state

Science54%-13 vs state

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by a student
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

This school is horrible. I have gone here my whole life. Nothing is done about bullying. Losing teachers left and right. Not to mention they blame all their problems on the students. Talking about legal problems you are having at home isn’t professional. Arguing with everyone trying to prove you are right. Telling the kids that you want to quit is just uncalled for Close Quote

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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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th 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
Estherville Lincoln Central High School	Public	9-12	1520 Central Ave	Estherville	51334	Emmet County	Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 362-2659	359	26	13.7	47.1%	240 (66.9%)	1 (0.3%)	105 (29.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	29.8	276^th of 340 public high schools	18.8%		40	238^th of 338 public high schools	29.6%	38		68.6	73.7	48.8		64.0	63.2	57.1	53.9	$15,835	$277	$15,559
Graettinger-Terril High School	Public	9-12	205 S Lincoln Ave	Graettinger	51342	Palo Alto County	Graettinger-Terril Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 859-3286	128	12	10.8	46.1%	121 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	27	283^rd of 340 public high schools	16.8%		38	244^th of 338 public high schools	27.8%	39		69.0	70.8	59.3		51.7	66.7	48.1	58.3	$20,099	$233	$19,868
Spirit Lake High School	Public	9-12	2701 Hill Ave	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 336-3707	393	26	15.3	22.1%	337 (85.8%)	7 (1.8%)	27 (6.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	68.9	96^th of 340 public high schools	71.8%		48.5	204^th of 338 public high schools	39.6%	108		87.2	85.2	68.5		74.5	78.4	66.3	84.1	$14,475	$248	$14,227
North Union High School	Public	9-12	600 4th Ave	Armstrong	50514	Emmet County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 868-3542	170	16	10.6	45.9%	150 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.9%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	84.2	16^th of 340 public high schools	95.3%		75.4	58^th of 338 public high schools	82.8%	42		92.5	97.7	85.7		77.5	79.5	74.3	93.2	$15,647	$203	$15,444
Okoboji High School	Public	9-12	901 H. Ave.	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 338-2446	366	24	15.0	28.7%	326 (89.1%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	55.9	173^rd of 340 public high schools	49.1%		66.4	110^th of 338 public high schools	67.5%	63		74.4	77.5	73.0		59.8	73.0	68.5	82.0	$15,835	$188	$15,648
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School	Public	7-12	1505 Washington St	Ruthven	51358	Palo Alto County	Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 837-5212	58	4	14.0	37.9%	51 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	72.5	76^th of 340 public high schools	77.6%		61.3	140^th of 338 public high schools	58.6%	64	63.6			91.7	45.5			66.7		$17,561	$361	$17,200

Frequently Asked Questions about Estherville Lincoln Central High School

What schools feed into Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

Estherville Lincoln Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Demoney Elementary
Middle : Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

What district is Estherville Lincoln Central High School in?

Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District

Is Estherville Lincoln Central High School a good school?

Estherville Lincoln Central High School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 359 students attended Estherville Lincoln Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Estherville Lincoln Central High School?

Students at Estherville Lincoln Central High School are 67% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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