South Hardin High School

South Hardin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1800 24th St,  Eldora, IA
Eldora-New Providence Community School District
3.7
4.0
236 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.6%
Science
48.4%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
87.6%
Hispanic
8.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 43 Students
University of Iowa 37 Students
Ellsworth Community College 31 Students
University of Northern Iowa 23 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 19 Students
Hawkeye Community College 10 Students
Drake University 9 Students
Wartburg College 9 Students
Grand View University 7 Students
Iowa Central Community College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Biology 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
Agricultural Business 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Education 5 Students
Communications 5 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 27 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/21/2023
South Hardin High School was a very nice school. The community is a huge factor in sporting events and extra curricular activities.
3.0 Senior
11/1/2022
The school itself is not terrible, the classes are good for what we have. However there is a very limited amount of electives and dual enrollment options.
5.0 Freshman
2/10/2021
Bad teachers and some need to be fired, work can be done to improve. We can always add to our roster of teachers with some good free agents
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2024
Great small town high school. Student supports are pretty good and there is a caring staff.
5.0 parent
2/3/2023
Great school. Great teachers and coaches. Excellent place to raise your kids!
2.0 student
1/25/2022
It can be difficult for teachers to regain control of their classroom, especially in the classes that have more than 20 people. We don't feel ready for the real world at all and there is widespread intolerance among the students. Disciplinary problems come up all the time. The good things about this...

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South Hardin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Eldora, IA, in the Eldora neighborhood, and is served by the Eldora-New Providence Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 236 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. South Hardin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $124,902. Discover additional schools in the area, like Timothy Christian School, Clemons Lutheran School, Eldora-New Providence Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Eldora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Hardin High School.

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