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Guthrie Center High School

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Guthrie Center High School ranks 123 rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 64% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Guthrie Center High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 197 students in Guthrie Center, Iowa. The school is part of the Guthrie Center Community School District, which is ranked 114 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guthrie Center High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 77.4% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. In mathematics, 79.2% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 68%. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.9% to 91.7% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average.

When comparing Guthrie Center High School to the nearby schools of Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, West Central Valley High School, and Panorama High School, Guthrie Center High School generally outperforms the first two in academic test scores, particularly in mathematics. However, Panorama High School, located just 6.35 miles from Guthrie Center High School, has consistently higher test scores and a higher 4-year graduation rate, suggesting it may be a stronger academic performer in the region.

198

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,442

Per pupil spending ?

20.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115

(641) 332-2236

District: Guthrie Center Community School District

Feeder schools for Guthrie Center High School:

Elementary:

Guthrie Center Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Asian:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (76% vs 69% meeting standards)

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg69%

123^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 14 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

114^th of 313Guthrie Center 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	64.5	123 of 340	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	138 of 338	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	67 of 336	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	123 of 332	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	108 of 327	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.3	175 of 327	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.6	138 of 320	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.3	101 of 325	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	37.1	229 of 320	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	55.8	164 of 324	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.2	76 of 322	76.4%	★★★★☆
2013	61.3	151 of 351	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.5	145 of 351	58.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+14 vs state

English Language Arts76%+3 vs state

Mathematics75%+8 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Guthrie Center High School	Public	9-12	906 School St	Guthrie Center	50115	Guthrie County	Guthrie Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 332-2236	198	18	10.8	20.7%	179 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.1%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	64.5	123^rd of 340 public high schools	63.8%		61.7	138^th of 338 public high schools	59.2%	15				78.3	77.4	72.1				76.1	79.2	67.4		81.1	$15,442	$236	$15,206
Panorama High School	Public	9-12	701 W. Main	Panora	50216	Guthrie County	Panorama Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 755-2317	220	18	12.4	30.9%	203 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	67	107^th of 340 public high schools	68.5%		75	63^rd of 338 public high schools	81.4%	44				76.9	78.2	79.0				76.9	80.0	79.0		70.9	$13,559	$105	$13,454
West Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	3299 White Pole Rd	Stuart	50250	Guthrie County	West Central Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 523-1313	264	22	11.8	40.9%	220 (83.3%)	3 (1.1%)	26 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	35.2	260^th of 340 public high schools	23.5%		52.5	178^th of 338 public high schools	47.3%	82				73.1	75.9	65.1				43.3	59.3	57.8		72.2	$16,199	$995	$15,205
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center	Public	6-12	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 999-2208	214	21	10.4	34.1%	199 (93.0%)	3 (1.4%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	60	155^th of 340 public high schools	54.4%		74.8	65^th of 338 public high schools	80.8%	90	83.3	70.0	89.7	82.8	80.0	71.1	76.7	63.3	89.7	69.0	76.7	81.6	79.3	56.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Guthrie Center High School

What is the racial makeup of Guthrie Center High School?

Students at Guthrie Center High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Guthrie Center High School?

Guthrie Center High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Guthrie Center Elementary School

How many students attend Guthrie Center High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 198 students attended Guthrie Center High School.

What district is Guthrie Center High School in?

Guthrie Center Community School District

Is Guthrie Center High School a good school?

Guthrie Center High School ranks 123^rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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