Lamoni High School

Lamoni High School is a public high school serving 81 students in grades 9-12 in Lamoni, Iowa, which is part of the Lamoni Community School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa high schools and has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Iowa high schools.

Lamoni High School's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 87.5% and 96.4% in recent years, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average. However, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 16.7% to 31.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Lamoni High School's proficiency rates in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with some notable exceptions in specific grade levels and subject areas.

In comparison, the nearby Mount Ayr High School and Central Decatur Middle School/High School perform significantly better than Lamoni High School in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic proficiency. Mount Ayr High School, in particular, stands out with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently high performance across various ISASP measures. While Lamoni High School receives relatively high per-student funding and has a favorable student-teacher ratio, these resources do not seem to be translating into improved outcomes, suggesting that addressing underlying factors, such as socioeconomic challenges and potential areas for instructional improvement, may be crucial for the school to enhance its performance and better serve its students.