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Lisbon Secondary School

Q: Is Lisbon Secondary School a good school?

Lisbon Secondary School ranks 65 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 81% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Lisbon Secondary is a public high school located in Lisbon, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 297 students. The school is part of the Lisbon Community School District, which is ranked 37th out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lisbon Secondary consistently ranks among the top high schools in Iowa, with a statewide ranking between 30th and 158th over the past 10 years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) that consistently exceed the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Lisbon Secondary's 10th-grade students achieved 83.9% proficiency in English Language Arts and 83.9% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 74.7% and 68%, respectively. Lisbon Secondary has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.7% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Liberty High School, George Washington High School, and Metro High School, Lisbon Secondary's academic performance and statewide rankings are generally higher. Additionally, Springville Secondary School, located just 9.85 miles away, is another high-performing school with a similar student population size and strong academic results, ranking among the top 125 high schools in Iowa. Lisbon Secondary's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its academic focus, resources, and the socioeconomic profile of its student population.

301

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,740

Per pupil spending ?

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253

(319) 455-2106

District: Lisbon Community School District

Feeder schools for Lisbon Secondary School:

Elementary:

Lisbon Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2014 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (83% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Iowa high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg83%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

10^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 17 pts since 2024

From top 20% (2024) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

65^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 61 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

37^th of 313Lisbon 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	86.3	10 of 344	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	73.2	67 of 337	80.1%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	73.6	65 of 340	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	57.6	158 of 338	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.6	75 of 336	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	56 of 332	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	31 of 327	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	81.3	30 of 327	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	69.3	100 of 320	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.0	147 of 325	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	28.4	255 of 320	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	78.2	53 of 322	83.5%	★★★★☆
2013	52.1	208 of 351	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.4	304 of 351	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+12 vs state

Science83%+14 vs state

Mathematics80%+11 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 (2025)	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
Lisbon Secondary School	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	301	24	12.6	17.9%	284 (94.4%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	73.6	65^th of 340 public high schools	80.9%		57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%	93	92.3	96.8	90.0	83.9	77.4	82.7	87.1	76.0	83.9	71.7	96.8	75.0	$18,740	$76	$18,664
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	470	27	17.4	13.2%	422 (89.8%)	8 (1.7%)	11 (2.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.7%)	70.6	84^th of 340 public high schools	75.3%		76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%	32			80.6	69.4	79.5			86.4	83.3	84.4		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	184	16	11.7	23.9%	169 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	64.3	125^th of 340 public high schools	63.2%		73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%	55	92.3	93.8	82.8	84.8	83.3	88.5	75.0	48.3	72.7	73.3	78.1	81.8	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Solon High School	Public	9-12	600 W. 5th Street	Solon	52333	Johnson County	Solon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 624-3401	471	31	15.3	7.2%	441 (93.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	87.8	8^th of 340 public high schools	97.6%		87.7	10^th of 338 public high schools	97.0%	2			94.0	91.2	79.5			86.3	92.0	86.9		88.7	$13,687	$243	$13,443
Marion High School	Public	9-12	675 S 15th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Marion Independent School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 377-9891	735	45	16.2	27.2%	605 (82.3%)	32 (4.4%)	42 (5.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.8%)	51.6	193^rd of 340 public high schools	43.2%		42	233^rd of 338 public high schools	31.1%	40			82.1	72.9	75.4			66.1	63.7	63.7		69.9	$13,802	$140	$13,663
George Washington High School	Public	9-12	2205 Forest DR SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2161	1,182	77	15.2	54.7%	636 (53.8%)	294 (24.9%)	100 (8.5%)	16 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	122 (10.3%)	32.8	267^th of 340 public high schools	21.5%		24.2	283^rd of 338 public high schools	16.3%	16			67.5	73.7	65.6			49.6	62.5	60.0		62.0	$16,333	$764	$15,569
Metro High School	Public	9-12	1212 7th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52401	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3100	288	25	11.3	79.2%	146 (50.7%)	60 (20.8%)	26 (9.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	46 (16.0%)	0.9	332^nd of 340 public high schools	2.4%		0.1	337^th of 338 public high schools	0.3%	5			42.9	43.8	20.6			17.2	38.2	14.7		35.3	$17,640	$336	$17,305
Empowering Excellence Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1918 St. Andrews Ct. NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Empowering Excellence Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 310-6230	120	1	120.0	86.7%	32 (26.7%)	61 (50.8%)	8 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (13.3%)								(n/a)
Linn-Mar High School	Public	9-12	3111 N 10th St	Marion	52302	Linn County	Linn-Mar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 447-3040	2,229	130	17.1	23.1%	1,657 (74.3%)	151 (6.8%)	136 (6.1%)	130 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	129 (5.8%)	61.6	145^th of 340 public high schools	57.4%		66.5	109^th of 338 public high schools	67.8%	36			81.6	77.7	70.8			73.2	76.7	68.8		73.5	$13,871	$299	$13,571
Prairie High School	Public	9-12	401 76th Ave SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5340	1,766	95	18.5	29.8%	1,243 (70.4%)	225 (12.7%)	123 (7.0%)	27 (1.5%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.8%)	128 (7.2%)	54.9	177^th of 340 public high schools	47.9%		22.6	288^th of 338 public high schools	14.8%	111			79.3	81.4	69.7			69.3	70.6	60.3		71.1	$14,453	$304	$14,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Lisbon Secondary School

What is the racial makeup of Lisbon Secondary School?

Students at Lisbon Secondary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Lisbon Secondary School a good school?

Lisbon Secondary School ranks 65^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lisbon Secondary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 301 students attended Lisbon Secondary School.

What schools feed into Lisbon Secondary School?

Lisbon Secondary School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lisbon Elementary School

What district is Lisbon Secondary School in?

Lisbon Community School District

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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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