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Humboldt High School

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Humboldt High School ranks 55 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 84% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Humboldt High School is a public high school located in Humboldt, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Humboldt Community School District, which is ranked 26th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Humboldt High School consistently outperforms 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 85.3% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 79.4% of 10th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 68%. Humboldt High School has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 91.6% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average.

While Humboldt High School has faced some challenges in maintaining its top ranking in recent years, dropping from 6th in 2015-2016 to 194th in 2021-2022, it remains a standout institution within the region. Nearby schools, such as Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School and Eagle Grove High School, have significantly lower academic performance and rankings compared to Humboldt High School, highlighting its relative strength. Additionally, the school effectively supports students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate ranging from 31.21% to 36.49% over the past few years.

464

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,623

Per pupil spending ?

30.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548

(515) 332-1430

District: Humboldt Community School District

Feeder schools for Humboldt High School:

Elementary:	Clyde D Mease Elementary School
	Taft Elementary School
Middle:	Humboldt Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2022 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (81% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Iowa high schools

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Iowa avg69%

55^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

26^th of 313Humboldt 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	75.2	55 of 340	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	78 of 338	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	53.7	169 of 336	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.6	194 of 332	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.7	100 of 327	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.5	81 of 327	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.8	84 of 320	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	28 of 325	91.4%	★★★★★
2016	92.0	6 of 320	98.1%	★★★★★
2015	79.4	36 of 324	88.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.1	72 of 322	77.6%	★★★★☆
2013	72.2	75 of 351	78.6%	★★★★☆
2012	85.0	11 of 351	96.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science88%+21 vs state

English Language Arts83%+9 vs state

Mathematics77%+10 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
Humboldt High School	Public	9-12	1500 Wildcat Rd	Humboldt	50548	Humboldt County	Humboldt Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 332-1430	464	30	15.4	30.2%	388 (83.6%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (12.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	75.2	55^th of 340 public high schools	83.8%		72.4	78^th of 338 public high schools	76.9%	23			84.6	85.3	78.0			77.8	79.4	73.4		87.6	$14,623	$258	$14,365
Fort Dodge High School	Public	9-12	819 N 25th St	Fort Dodge	50501	Webster County	Fort Dodge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 955-1770	1,020	59	17.1	48.3%	679 (66.6%)	62 (6.1%)	187 (18.3%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	74 (7.3%)	20.1	295^th of 340 public high schools	13.2%		14.7	306^th of 338 public high schools	9.5%	11			68.8	67.4	58.7			47.9	58.5	42.5		53.2	$15,974	$1,047	$14,927
Eagle Grove High School	Public	9-12	415 NW 2nd Street	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-5143	329	25	13.0	54.4%	162 (49.2%)	3 (0.9%)	153 (46.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	24	286^th of 340 public high schools	15.9%		15.3	305^th of 338 public high schools	9.8%	19			77.1	69.8	59.7			51.4	43.8	40.3		59.4	$15,716	$452	$15,265
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/High School	Public	7-12	1601 15th St	Manson	50563	Calhoun County	Manson Northwest Webster Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 469-2245	337	26	12.9	30.3%	305 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	20.1	294^th of 340 public high schools	13.5%		31.9	267^th of 338 public high schools	21.0%	27	54.3	66.1	58.3	43.9	62.5	65.2	75.0	56.3	57.9	58.9	60.7	50.9	$15,054	$111	$14,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Humboldt High School

How many students attend Humboldt High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 464 students attended Humboldt High School.

Is Humboldt High School a good school?

Humboldt High School ranks 55^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Humboldt High School in?

Humboldt Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Humboldt High School?

Students at Humboldt High School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Humboldt High School?

Humboldt High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Elementary : Taft Elementary School
Middle : Humboldt 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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