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Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Q: Is Vinton-Shellsburg High School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks 83 rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

83^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 76% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is a public high school in Vinton, Iowa, serving 406 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, which is ranked 99 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vinton-Shellsburg High School consistently outperforms the state average in academic achievement, with 84.8% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 74.7% and 68%, respectively. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.9% to 88.7% in recent years, consistently exceeding the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30% to 37.93% in the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Vinton-Shellsburg High School stands out as a higher-performing institution, with better test scores and graduation rates. The school's spending per student ($14,506 in 2018-2019) is comparable to the nearby schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.5 in recent years, may contribute to its ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Vinton-Shellsburg High School's consistent high performance over the years is a testament to its commitment to providing a quality education to its students.

414

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,506

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349

(319) 436-4728

District: Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Feeder schools for Vinton-Shellsburg High School:

Elementary:	Shellsburg Elementary School
	Tilford Elementary School
Middle:	Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2022 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (79% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Iowa high schools

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Iowa average (83% vs 89%)

!High chronic absenteeism (38% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2022) to 76th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Iowa avg69%

83^rd of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 313Vinton-Shellsburg 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	83 of 340	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	77 of 338	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	56 of 336	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	44 of 332	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.4	78 of 327	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	61 of 327	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	60.2	142 of 320	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.1	76 of 325	76.6%	★★★★☆
2016	58.6	144 of 320	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.8	144 of 324	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	35.1	247 of 322	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	56.7	180 of 351	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.9	230 of 351	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+18 vs state

English Language Arts80%+7 vs state

Mathematics76%+9 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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vinton-Shellsburg High School	Public	9-12	210 W. 21st St.	Vinton	52349	Benton County	Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 436-4728	414	31	13.2	49.5%	377 (91.1%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	70.6	83^rd of 340 public high schools	75.6%		72.4	77^th of 338 public high schools	77.2%	6	81.7	84.8	74.0	78.3	84.8	64.0	84.8	$14,506	$207	$14,299
Benton Community Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 228-8701	473	28	16.8	20.3%	434 (91.8%)	7 (1.5%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	47	211^th of 340 public high schools	37.9%		64.5	121^st of 338 public high schools	64.2%	90	75.6	75.0	78.4	57.1	62.5	68.6	68.0	$15,474	$238	$15,236
Center Point-Urbana High School	Public	9-12	145 Iowa Street	Center Point	52213	Linn County	Center Point-Urbana Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 849-1102	440	28	15.7	14.5%	410 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	82.6	22^nd of 340 public high schools	93.5%		80.3	31^st of 338 public high schools	90.8%	9	90.5	93.6	83.3	77.6	85.5	77.1	81.8	$12,937	$145	$12,792
Union High School	Public	9-12	200 Adams St	La Porte City	50651	Black Hawk County	Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 342-2697	279	23	11.8	24.0%	255 (91.4%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	69.8	90^th of 340 public high schools	73.5%		66.3	112^th of 338 public high schools	66.9%	22	94.7	76.8	82.7	84.2	68.1	80.2	68.1	$15,170	$348	$14,821
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	4545 Wenig RD NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2251	1,648	93	17.7	36.0%	1,174 (71.2%)	159 (9.6%)	126 (7.6%)	46 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	132 (8.0%)	47.9	205^th of 340 public high schools	39.7%		53.3	176^th of 338 public high schools	47.9%	29	79.0	74.7	68.3	67.1	67.6	65.1	62.4	$14,742	$564	$14,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Vinton-Shellsburg High School

What district is Vinton-Shellsburg High School in?

Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District

Is Vinton-Shellsburg High School a good school?

Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks 83^rd of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

Vinton-Shellsburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shellsburg Elementary School
Elementary : Tilford Elementary School
Middle : Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

Students at Vinton-Shellsburg High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 414 students attended Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

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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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