Marshalltown High School

Marshalltown High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1602 S 2nd Ave,  Marshalltown, IA
Marshalltown Community School District
3.4
2.6
1,582 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
520
Verbal
660
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
36.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
50%
Science
42.7%
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
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
55.5%
White
31.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
Iowa State University 303 Students
Marshalltown Community College 215 Students
University of Iowa 200 Students
University of Northern Iowa 191 Students
Drake University 71 Students
Central College 46 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 41 Students
Grand View University 41 Students
Simpson College 41 Students
Buena Vista University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Business 45 Students
Biology 36 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 33 Students
Elementary Education 27 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Education 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Engineering 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 163 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/16/2023
The teachers and staff are amazing. No matter the obstacle or challenge they are there to help me and every other student achieve success. This school has the best and most diverse college class opportunities in the area and really sets us up for success. Our counselors make sure we know what we need for our careers and really make it a point to be in our schools lives and to help.
4.0 Junior
12/31/2021
The High School is connected with the Community College, so there are dual credit classes. The ability to earn college credit is an advantage. The dual credit classes and teachers are very informative.
3.0 Senior
8/4/2020
It's an all around average high school. I really enjoy the diversity and involvement when it comes to clubs and sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 5 Reviews
1.0 other
1/19/2025
Not a fan of this district. Spends millions on sports while neglecting education.
5.0 student
9/11/2014
I graduated from Marshalltown High School in 2014. The teaching staff and administration works hard in order to make everyone feel included and safe in the school. I really enjoyed being able to spend my high school years here. I also loved being able to take the dual college credit courses offered...
2.0 parent
8/1/2014
This town is nothing like it was twenty years ago. I graduated in 89' and would love to say great things but I would recommend another school district if possible. My sons had no idea what learning was until we left after 11 years in the district. I'll always love MHS and the people but the educatio...
4.0 student
4/23/2012
I liked the experiences I had there, My opinion changed on school because of the teachers and administrators.

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