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Red Oak Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is Red Oak Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School ranks 226 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 34% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Red Oak Community School District in Red Oak, Iowa, with 446 students. While the school has seen relatively stable graduation rates, it faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and mixed academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science.

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School's performance has fluctuated over the past decade, with its ranking ranging from 142 to 287 and its star rating from SchoolDigger ranging from 1 to 3 stars. Compared to nearby schools like East Mills Junior/Senior High School, Griswold Middle/High School, and Stanton High School, Red Oak generally underperforms in areas such as test scores and graduation rates. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, significantly above the state average, is a significant area of concern and may be contributing to its overall academic struggles.

Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, should be key priorities for Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and the Red Oak Community School District. While the school has some areas of strength, its declining performance over time and underperformance compared to nearby schools suggest the need for focused efforts to support student success.

420

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,722

Per pupil spending ?

48.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566

(712) 623-6610

District: Red Oak Community School District

Feeder schools for Red Oak Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Inman Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 10th percentile in 2018 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2025) from a 10th-percentile low (2018)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 22% Iowa)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg67%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

271^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 7 pts since 2021

From bottom 28% (2021) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

226^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

285^th of 313Red Oak 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	30.5	271 of 344	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.2	272 of 337	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.5	206 of 334	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.9	191 of 337	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.6	232 of 324	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	43.0	226 of 340	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	208 of 338	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	231 of 336	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.4	238 of 332	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.6	259 of 327	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.4	252 of 327	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.9	287 of 320	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	57.2	163 of 325	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	18.7	278 of 320	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	61.0	142 of 324	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.2	77 of 322	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	58.7	163 of 351	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.5	188 of 351	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics70%~ state avg

English Language Arts67%-8 vs state

Science61%-8 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
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2011 N 8th St	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6610	420	30	13.7	48.8%	364 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	43	226^th of 340 public high schools	33.5%		48	208^th of 338 public high schools	38.5%	18		55.9	71.4	64.1	74.0	71.4		67.6	81.6	56.3	77.9	68.3	65.3	58.4	$14,722	$215	$14,507
Stanton High School	Public	6-12	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 829-2162	153	10	14.6	26.1%	143 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	65.7	116^th of 340 public high schools	65.9%		51.8	184^th of 338 public high schools	45.6%	68	88.9	68.8	85.7	91.7	80.0	73.3	94.4	75.0	78.6	70.8	73.3	60.0	71.4	80.0	$13,107	$259	$12,850
Essex Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	111 Forbes St	Essex	51638	Page County	Essex Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 379-3115	87	9	9.5	31.0%	77 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	39.4	244^th of 340 public high schools	28.2%		37.1	248^th of 338 public high schools	26.6%	4	46.2	66.7	91.7	63.6	80.0	92.3	53.8	60.0	61.5	54.5	50.0	53.8	66.7		$19,949	$371	$19,579
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	193	16	11.9	36.3%	182 (94.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	54.8	179^th of 340 public high schools	47.4%		70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%	90	75.0	71.4	77.3	90.5	80.6	69.2	78.6	89.3	72.7	76.2	54.8	57.7	68.2	77.4	$15,962	$309	$15,653
East Mills Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	1505 E 15th Street	Malvern	51551	Mills County	East Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 624-8645	234	19	12.3	36.8%	210 (89.7%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	62.9	137^th of 340 public high schools	59.7%		60.6	144^th of 338 public high schools	57.4%	7	71.4	66.7	73.9	91.2	92.0	68.6	67.9	63.9	78.3	76.5	72.0	60.0	65.2	68.0	$17,336	$249	$17,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Red Oak Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 420 students attended Red Oak Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Inman Elementary School

Is Red Oak Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School ranks 226^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Red Oak Junior/Senior High School in?

Red Oak Community School District

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