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Interstate 35 High School

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Interstate 35 High School ranks 70 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 79% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Interstate 35 High School is a public high school located in Truro, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Interstate 35 Community School District, which is ranked 59 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interstate 35 High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 70th out of 340 Iowa high schools in 2024-2025 (4-star rating) to 244th out of 327 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating). However, the school has maintained a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 96.6% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. While the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.8% to 26.8% in recent years, its students have consistently outperformed the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the ISASP assessments.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Indianola High School, Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School, and Clarke Community High School, Interstate 35 High School generally outperforms its regional counterparts in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and test scores. Additionally, the school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are more favorable than some of the nearby schools, which could make it an attractive option for families in the area.

385

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,262

Per pupil spending ?

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257-0079

(641) 765-4818

District: Interstate 35 Community School District

Feeder schools for Interstate 35 High School:

Elementary:

Interstate 35 Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (82% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Iowa high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school82%

District avg82%

Iowa avg71%

70^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 58 pts since 2015

From bottom 21% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

59^th of 313Interstate 35 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2019	58.7	144 of 342	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.3	198 of 318	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.7	194 of 327	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.4	91 of 343	73.5%	★★★★☆
2015	50.8	198 of 349	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	72.7	70 of 340	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	79 of 338	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	148 of 336	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	184 of 332	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.5	244 of 327	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.1	171 of 327	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.3	228 of 320	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	67.4	108 of 325	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.9	123 of 320	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	32.0	255 of 324	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts88%+13 vs state

Science83%+14 vs state

Mathematics76%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Interstate 35 High School

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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 5th Grade	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 5th 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 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Interstate 35 High School	Public	7-12	405 E North St	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 765-4818	385	27	14.4	20.5%	361 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	72.7	70^th of 340 public high schools	79.4%		72.1	79^th of 338 public high schools	76.6%	9			87.0	95.0	92.4	83.9	81.4			85.2	83.3	69.7	67.7	77.1		80.0	85.5	$14,262	$161	$14,100
Clarke Community High School	Public	9-12	800 One Tribe Drive	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 342-6505	421	33	12.7	52.5%	212 (50.4%)	8 (1.9%)	189 (44.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	29.4	277^th of 340 public high schools	18.5%		38.4	243^rd of 338 public high schools	28.1%	34					75.6	74.7	59.1					56.7	59.6	48.4			53.5	$16,046	$175	$15,872
Winterset Senior High School	Public	9-12	720 Husky Dr	Winterset	50273	Madison County	Winterset Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 462-3320	530	35	15.1	27.7%	495 (93.4%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	69.1	94^th of 340 public high schools	72.4%		55.5	171^st of 338 public high schools	49.4%	77					82.4	83.9	66.2					72.3	83.1	76.3			85.5	$14,615	$252	$14,364
Martensdale-St Marys Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	390 Burlington	Martensdale	50160	Warren County	Martensdale-St Marys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 764-2486	225	19	12.1	26.7%	209 (92.9%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	73.7	64^th of 340 public high schools	81.2%		62	136^th of 338 public high schools	59.8%	72			82.9	92.6	89.6	97.1	66.7			85.4	77.8	83.3	80.0	59.5		92.6	88.6	$13,788	$409	$13,378
Murray Junior/Senior High	Public	6-12	216 Sherman	Murray	50174	Clarke County	Murray Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 447-2517	145	11	13.3	38.6%	133 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	51.3	194^th of 340 public high schools	42.9%		57.3	159^th of 338 public high schools	53.0%	35		87.5	52.2	38.1	79.2	91.3	61.1		87.5	60.9	47.6	70.8	56.5	38.9		66.7	82.6	$13,731	$186	$13,545
Southeast Warren Junior-Senior High School	Public	5-12	16331 Tyler St	Liberty Center	50145	Warren County	Southeast Warren Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 466-3331	276	24	11.7	29.7%	260 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.7	192^nd of 340 public high schools	43.5%		67.1	104^th of 338 public high schools	69.2%	88	93.8	90.6	85.2	88.9	83.3	76.5	75.6	81.3	75.0	88.9	85.2	50.0	73.5	65.9	68.8	77.8	64.7	$14,945	$97	$14,849
Indianola High School	Public	9-12	1304 E 1st	Indianola	50125	Warren County	Indianola Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 961-9510	1,165	64	18.2	24.0%	1,038 (89.1%)	8 (0.7%)	58 (5.0%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.3%)	78.1	44^th of 340 public high schools	87.1%		54.4	173^rd of 338 public high schools	48.8%	129					85.3	87.8	82.0					73.9	80.8	81.1			84.1	$12,807	$292	$12,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Interstate 35 High School

What district is Interstate 35 High School in?

Interstate 35 Community School District

How many students attend Interstate 35 High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 385 students attended Interstate 35 High School.

What is the racial makeup of Interstate 35 High School?

Students at Interstate 35 High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Interstate 35 High School?

Interstate 35 High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Interstate 35 Elementary School

Is Interstate 35 High School a good school?

Interstate 35 High School ranks 70^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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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