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Harris-Lake Park High School

Q: Is Harris-Lake Park High School a good school?

Harris-Lake Park High School ranks 36 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 89% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Harris-Lake Park High School is a public high school located in Lake Park, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 173 students. The school is part of the Harris-Lake Park Community School District, which is ranked 154 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harris-Lake Park High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 90.3% 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 88.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.6%. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 100% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, Okoboji High School, and Spirit Lake High School, Harris-Lake Park High School stands out in terms of academic performance, with higher ISASP test scores and graduation rates. However, Spirit Lake High School has shown strong academic performance as well, with some metrics on par with or exceeding those of Harris-Lake Park High School.

174

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,186

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347

(712) 832-3809

District: Harris-Lake Park Community School District

Feeder schools for Harris-Lake Park High School:

Elementary:

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2013 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Iowa high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (88%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

181^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 49 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

36^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 11% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

154^th of 313Harris-Lake Park 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	53.3	181 of 344	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	216 of 337	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.0	151 of 334	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.1	39 of 337	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.5	62 of 324	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.8	88 of 342	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	37 of 318	88.4%	★★★★☆
2017	66.6	98 of 327	70.0%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	46 of 343	86.6%	★★★★☆
2015	87.0	11 of 349	96.8%	★★★★★
2014	74.2	61 of 337	81.9%	★★★★☆
2013	78.8	29 of 350	91.7%	★★★★★
2012	72.6	64 of 349	81.7%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	36 of 340	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	35 of 338	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	31 of 336	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	81.5	40 of 332	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.1	81 of 327	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.7	95 of 327	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	94.2	1 of 320	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	91.9	5 of 325	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	61.4	127 of 320	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	82.6	14 of 351	96.0%	★★★★★
2012	81.1	30 of 351	91.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts84%+9 vs state

Mathematics79%+10 vs state

Science72%+4 vs state

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Schools Near Harris-Lake Park 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 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
Harris-Lake Park High School	Public	6-12	905 South Market	Lake Park	51347	Dickinson County	Harris-Lake Park Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 832-3809	174	18	9.4	38.5%	158 (90.8%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	79.3	36^th of 340 public high schools	89.4%		79.4	35^th of 338 public high schools	89.6%	1	75.0	76.0	87.0	96.2	90.3	70.6	75.0	72.0	78.3	88.5	77.4	88.2	69.6	74.2	$14,186	$659	$13,528
Spirit Lake High School	Public	9-12	2701 Hill Ave	Spirit Lake	51360	Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 336-3707	393	26	15.3	22.1%	337 (85.8%)	7 (1.8%)	27 (6.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	68.9	96^th of 340 public high schools	71.8%		48.5	204^th of 338 public high schools	39.6%	108				87.2	85.2	68.5				74.5	78.4	66.3		84.1	$14,475	$248	$14,227
Okoboji High School	Public	9-12	901 H. Ave.	Milford	51351	Dickinson County	Okoboji Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 338-2446	366	24	15.0	28.7%	326 (89.1%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	55.9	173^rd of 340 public high schools	49.1%		66.4	110^th of 338 public high schools	67.5%	63				74.4	77.5	73.0				59.8	73.0	68.5		82.0	$15,835	$188	$15,648
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School	Public	9-12	300 N 8th Ave W	Hartley	51346	O'Brien County	Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 928-3406	203	18	11.2	50.2%	159 (78.3%)	3 (1.5%)	31 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	53.2	186^th of 340 public high schools	45.3%		54.2	174^th of 338 public high schools	48.5%	12				90.4	60.3	85.0				86.5	58.6	65.0		63.8	$33,752	$177	$33,576

Frequently Asked Questions about Harris-Lake Park High School

Is Harris-Lake Park High School a good school?

Harris-Lake Park High School ranks 36^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Harris-Lake Park High School?

Harris-Lake Park High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

How many students attend Harris-Lake Park High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Harris-Lake Park High School.

What is the racial makeup of Harris-Lake Park High School?

Students at Harris-Lake Park High School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Harris-Lake Park High School in?

Harris-Lake Park Community School District

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