Summary:
The 50511 zip code is home to a single high school, Algona High School, which is part of the Algona Community School District. This school serves grades 9-12 and has a 4-year graduation rate of 88.3%, which is above the state average. Algona High School's academic performance on state assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the Iowa state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
While Algona High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends $16,836 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school faces some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is higher than the state average, which may be an area of concern. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 139 out of 338 Iowa high schools in 2023-2024 to 171 out of 340 in 2024-2025, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Overall, Algona High School appears to be a solid-performing school within its district and the state, with strengths in academic proficiency and resource allocation. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate and fluctuating statewide ranking suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in certain areas, such as addressing student attendance and maintaining consistent academic performance.
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