Decorah High School

Decorah High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 E Claiborne Dr,  Decorah, IA
Decorah Community School District
4.0
569 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
630
Verbal
680
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
78%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
85.5%
Science
82.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
575:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
White
89.8%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 151 Students
University of Northern Iowa 100 Students
Iowa State University 95 Students
Luther College 82 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 37 Students
Drake University 37 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 35 Students
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar 32 Students
Macalester College 28 Students
St. Olaf College 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 44 Students
Biology 42 Students
Business 36 Students
Nursing 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Elementary Education 19 Students
Environmental Science 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 124 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/22/2025
I am a 4 sport all state academic athlete. The school gave me a good education while allowing me to participate in the things I enjoy. My high school is also well known for the arts.
4.0 Senior
1/11/2025
Good school academically. Great mix of music, arts, speech, and athletic opportunities. Class size is not too big, not too small. Great support from community, parents, faculty and staff. Great resource to have Luther College right in town. Some storms try to do too much, since there are so many opportunities. More help or counseling in balancing ask the activities would be helpful.
5.0 Senior
9/30/2024
I think this school is easily one of the best High Schools to attend in Iowa. We have been rated each and every year, and theres a reason for it. I'm not active in music or anything besides sports, but I do know that there is so much to offer in those regions. In the sports I do, there overall good and we have much support. Something that is lacking is the coaches for the sports, as I believe some of them don't care or put enough effort into it.

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Decorah High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decorah, IA, in the Decorah neighborhood, and is served by the Decorah Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 569 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Decorah High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $328,629. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crossroads Academy, Valley View, Bais Chaya Mushka-Oholei Menachem Torah Ed Prog, and more. Learn more about what Decorah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Decorah High School.

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