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Keota High School

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Keota High School ranks 149 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

149^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 56% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Keota High School is a public high school located in Keota, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 138 students. The school is part of the Keota Community School District, which is ranked 180 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keota High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 93.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 69.3%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 77.8% to 95.0% over the past few years, which are generally higher than the state average. However, Keota High School has experienced varying levels of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 17.5% to 24.6% in recent years, which are higher than the state's ideal but still lower than some nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pekin Community Junior/Senior High School, Washington High School, and Sigourney Junior-Senior High School, Keota High School has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school's fluctuating SchoolDigger ranking, ranging from a high of 4 stars to a low of 0 stars, suggests that its performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years. Additionally, Keota High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.84% to 41.98% in recent years, indicating a higher level of economic need compared to some nearby schools.

114

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,277

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

507 N Ellis St
Keota, IA 52248

(641) 636-3491

District: Keota Community School District

Feeder schools for Keota High School:

Elementary:

Keota Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 10th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 56th (2025) from a 10th-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Iowa median (56th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

217^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

149^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

180^th of 313Keota 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
2025	46.9	217 of 344	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	190 of 337	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	15.5	299 of 334	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.7	278 of 337	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	68.1	86 of 324	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	26.7	273 of 342	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.2	202 of 327	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.0	145 of 343	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.5	110 of 349	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.1	133 of 337	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.7	176 of 350	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.4	113 of 349	67.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	149 of 340	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	102 of 338	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	153 of 336	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	201 of 332	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	224 of 327	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.2	98 of 327	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.5	42 of 320	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	53.6	178 of 325	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	13.8	289 of 320	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	80.7	27 of 324	91.7%	★★★★★
2014	71.0	95 of 322	70.5%	★★★★☆
2013	80.6	21 of 351	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	91.4	1 of 351	99.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+8 vs state

Science76%+8 vs state

Mathematics66%-3 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
Keota High School	Public	7-12	507 N Ellis St	Keota	52248	Keokuk County	Keota Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 636-3491	114	12	9.5	42.1%	106 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	61.4	149^th of 340 public high schools	56.2%		67.3	102^nd of 338 public high schools	69.8%	47		54.5	90.0	76.2	88.9	93.8		54.5	75.0	52.4	66.7	81.3	75.0	77.8	$15,277	$726	$14,550
Mid-Prairie High School	Public	9-12	1634 Highway 22 E	Wellman	52356	Washington County	Mid-Prairie Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 646-6091	362	30	12.0	29.6%	325 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	50.7	195^th of 340 public high schools	42.6%		47.2	211^th of 338 public high schools	37.6%	16				77.8	69.2	64.8				70.4	76.9	64.8		70.3	$16,672	$833	$15,839
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	214	20	10.5	43.0%	189 (88.3%)	4 (1.9%)	12 (5.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	58.6	160^th of 340 public high schools	52.9%		64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%	38	63.6	80.0	84.0	82.1	81.1	80.8	57.6	86.7	72.0	64.3	62.2	65.4	80.0	78.4	$17,392	$250	$17,142
Sigourney Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	907 E Pleasant Valley	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 622-2010	287	20	14.2	36.9%	265 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	75.5	54^th of 340 public high schools	84.1%		78.7	37^th of 338 public high schools	89.1%	17		86.0	90.2	80.4	95.3	79.5		76.0	80.5	75.0	83.7	72.7	53.7	86.0	$14,848	$327	$14,520
Washington High School	Public	9-12	1111 S. Ave. B	Washington	52353	Washington County	Washington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 653-2143	452	32	14.1	38.3%	324 (71.7%)	8 (1.8%)	100 (22.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	11.8	309^th of 340 public high schools	9.1%		19.2	295^th of 338 public high schools	12.7%	14				60.7	49.5	51.0				47.3	53.3	52.0		47.7	$14,648	$741	$13,907
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School	Public	7-12	1062 Birch Ave	Packwood	52580	Jefferson County	Pekin Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 695-3705	258	22	11.7	42.2%	244 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	47.2	210^th of 340 public high schools	38.2%		46.3	214^th of 338 public high schools	36.7%	4		89.2	88.6	76.5	75.0	70.2		73.0	84.1	52.9	66.7	74.5	84.1	64.6	$14,808	$218	$14,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Keota High School

How many students attend Keota High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Keota High School.

What district is Keota High School in?

Keota Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Keota High School?

Students at Keota High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Keota High School?

Keota High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keota Elementary School

Is Keota High School a good school?

Keota High School ranks 149^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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