Glenwood Senior High School

Glenwood Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
504 Sharp St,  Glenwood, IA
Glenwood Community School District
3.9
3.0
600 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
63%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
63%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
660
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
25%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
71.9%
Science
69.3%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
305:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
90.3%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 137 Students
University of Iowa 98 Students
Iowa Western Community College 68 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 67 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 63 Students
Creighton University 48 Students
University of Northern Iowa 44 Students
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 39 Students
Central College 28 Students
Buena Vista University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 56 Students
Biology 32 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Education 16 Students
Music Teacher Education 15 Students
Finance 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 123 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/29/2024
Growing up in Glenwood and spending my entire early education here I think that my best experience in Glenwood high school had to be the sports. I have had the pleasure of making lifelong friends through softball as well as tennis and these sports have always been a fantastic way for me to grow my skills and become a better person.
5.0 Junior
10/26/2023
This is an amazing school. When being here it makes me so happy because the community is amazing. The community and pride surrounding Glenwood are outstanding and have taught me many things. From being ready for college to having friends I can travel with to colleges.
4.0 Senior
9/14/2022
I have gone to school in this district since kindergarten and I have never had a major issue. The only thing would be little things like overly strict rules that I felt were unnecessary.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 11 Reviews
3.0 other
1/18/2018
I would have to say my experience was okay. I can’t say a lot to the current administration as the principal was hired my senior year. He is a lot better than the pervious principal, school pride went up emmensely after he was hired. Most of the programs that I had problems with have changed. Foreig...
5.0 other
2/12/2016
My family has recently moved to Glenwood (from a much larger community) and my two High School students have blossomed at GCHS! Participation is greatly encouraged as is civic pride. The curriculum is heads-and-tails above their former and I feel wholly confident my children are being prepared for b...
5.0 other
6/11/2015
As a recent former student, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience from 2nd Grade through high school at Glenwood! There were definitely a lot of teachers that personally cared about my well-being and whom I am still in touch with today. I always make it a point to go back for Homecoming and feel the jo...
1.0 teacher
6/22/2014
As a former employee of the school, I can say that it is not getting better, Unfortunately, what is best for the students, staff and parents is being ignored. I am so sorry it has gotten like this. I love the kids and the parents, but something has to change soon.

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