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Graettinger-Terril High School

Public Grades 9-12

283^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 17% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Graettinger-Terril High School is a public high school located in Graettinger, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District, which is ranked 276 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Graettinger-Terril High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools, ranging from 93rd to 307th out of 320-340 schools over the past 10 years. Its graduation rates have been relatively stable, ranging from 87.5% to 91.3% over the past few years, which is slightly below the state average. However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.1% to 24.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) is generally below the state average across all subject areas and grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Union High School, Estherville Lincoln Central High School, and Ruthven-Ayrshire High School, Graettinger-Terril High School generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and other key metrics. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

128

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,099

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342-0058

(712) 859-3286

District: Graettinger-Terril Community School District

Feeder schools for Graettinger-Terril High School:

Elementary:	Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Middle:	Graettinger-Terril Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 17th percentile in 2015 → 17th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (60% vs 69% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Iowa avg69%

283^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 17%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

276^th of 313Graettinger-Terril 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	27.0	283 of 340	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.0	244 of 338	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.3	264 of 336	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.6	248 of 332	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.2	231 of 327	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	11.3	307 of 327	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	58.6	152 of 320	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	69.9	93 of 325	71.4%	★★★★☆
2016	40.4	218 of 320	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	24.4	270 of 324	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	76.8	48 of 351	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	60.8	159 of 351	54.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%-7 vs state

Science58%-9 vs state

Mathematics55%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

I would not give this school any stars as it is not deserving of such. They treat their employees like trash. The administration doesn’t do anything for discipline. Students get away with threading others lives whether it be teachers or other students. But if a student is caught vaping it’s an automatic suspension. They point fingers at everyone but themselves. I will not have my children attend this school. 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
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
Emmetsburg High School	Public	9-12	205 King St	Emmetsburg	50536	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 852-2966	235	2	117.5	37.4%	203 (86.4%)	3 (1.3%)	12 (5.1%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	58.7	159^th of 340 public high schools	53.2%		66.8	108^th of 338 public high schools	68.0%	51		84.6	85.0	87.2		56.9	60.0	76.6	70.0	$14,069	$58	$14,010
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Graettinger-Terril High School

What schools feed into Graettinger-Terril High School?

Graettinger-Terril High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
Middle : Graettinger-Terril Middle School

Is Graettinger-Terril High School a good school?

Graettinger-Terril High School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Iowa high schools.

How many students attend Graettinger-Terril High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Graettinger-Terril High School.

What district is Graettinger-Terril High School in?

Graettinger-Terril Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Graettinger-Terril High School?

Students at Graettinger-Terril High School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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