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Grinnell Community Senior High School

Q: Is Grinnell Community Senior High School a good school?

Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks 45 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 87% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Grinnell Community Senior High School is a public high school in Grinnell, Iowa, serving 486 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, which is ranked 96 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grinnell Community Senior High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25% of Iowa high schools in recent years. The school's ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 90.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 88.6% over the past few years, which is on par with or slightly above the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as South Tama County High School and Newton Senior High School, Grinnell Community Senior High School stands out as a top performer. In 2024-2025, Grinnell had 90.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, while the nearby schools had only 75% and 72.4% proficiency, respectively. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 35% in recent years, are still a concern that the school may want to address to further improve student engagement and outcomes.

512

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,271

Per pupil spending ?

31.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112

(641) 236-2700

District: Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

Feeder schools for Grinnell Community Senior High School:

Elementary:	Bailey Park Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
Middle:	Grinnell Community Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

5.7%

African American:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Iowa high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg69%

45^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

96^th of 313Grinnell-Newburg 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	77.7	45 of 340	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	39 of 338	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	86 of 336	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	84 of 332	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	34 of 327	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.9	70 of 327	78.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.4	103 of 320	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.6	58 of 325	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.9	87 of 320	72.8%	★★★★☆
2015	65.2	127 of 324	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.7	108 of 322	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.4	88 of 351	74.9%	★★★★☆
2012	63.8	141 of 351	59.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+13 vs state

Mathematics79%+13 vs state

Science77%+11 vs state

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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
Grinnell Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	1333 Sunset St	Grinnell	50112	Poweshiek County	Grinnell-Newburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 236-2700	512	30	16.8	31.6%	449 (87.7%)	14 (2.7%)	29 (5.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	77.7	45^th of 340 public high schools	86.8%		78.4	39^th of 338 public high schools	88.5%	6			83.8	90.2	84.7			73.8	83.5	80.2		77.4	$14,271	$399	$13,871
Lynnville-Sully High School	Public	9-12	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 594-4445	160	11	14.7	22.5%	155 (96.9%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.6	21^st of 340 public high schools	93.8%		81.9	26^th of 338 public high schools	92.3%	5			91.1	92.5	78.0			86.7	90.0	78.0		77.5	$15,419	$151	$15,268
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	1090 Jackson St	Brooklyn	52211	Poweshiek County	Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 522-7058	268	18	14.7	35.1%	246 (91.8%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	71.4	78^th of 340 public high schools	77.1%		51.6	185^th of 338 public high schools	45.3%	107	86.4	89.5	91.5	85.0	83.7	88.6	84.2	74.5	72.5	69.8	78.9	72.5	$15,368	$55	$15,313
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	140	12	11.8	32.9%	132 (94.3%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	66.3	114^th of 340 public high schools	66.5%		64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%	6			83.3	76.0	81.8			83.3	76.0	69.7		64.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
Newton Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 E 4th St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-5797	806	49	16.6	42.6%	663 (82.3%)	21 (2.6%)	67 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (6.0%)	41.2	234^th of 340 public high schools	31.2%		35.5	258^th of 338 public high schools	23.7%	24			69.0	72.4	66.7			60.1	68.3	66.1		67.0	$16,163	$234	$15,929
WEST Academy Alternative School	Public	10-12	1302 1st Avenue West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 792-0335	51	6	8.7	54.9%	42 (82.4%)	1 (2.0%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	4.1	321^st of 340 public high schools	5.6%		0.3	332^nd of 338 public high schools	1.8%	11					47.1					29.4			$15,439	$174	$15,265
South Tama County High School	Public	9-12	1715 Harding St	Tama	52339	Tama County	South Tama County	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 484-4345	421	25	17.0	55.8%	196 (46.6%)	5 (1.2%)	155 (36.8%)	5 (1.2%)	33 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	24.5	285^th of 340 public high schools	16.2%		18.1	297^th of 338 public high schools	12.1%	12			71.7	75.0	50.9			54.0	57.6	50.0		53.3	$16,283	$413	$15,869
East Marshall Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 N Franklin	Le Grand	50142	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 479-2785	217	18	12.1	33.6%	193 (88.9%)	5 (2.3%)	12 (5.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	64.3	124^th of 340 public high schools	63.5%		47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%	85			89.1	77.1	75.9			73.9	72.9	63.0		79.2	$15,810	$216	$15,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Grinnell Community Senior High School

How many students attend Grinnell Community Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended Grinnell Community Senior High School.

What district is Grinnell Community Senior High School in?

Grinnell-Newburg Community School District

Is Grinnell Community Senior High School a good school?

Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks 45^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grinnell Community Senior High School?

Students at Grinnell Community Senior High School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Grinnell Community Senior High School?

Grinnell Community Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bailey Park Elementary School
Elementary : Davis Elementary School
Elementary : Fairview Elementary School
Middle : Grinnell Community Middle School

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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