Mount Ayr High School

Mount Ayr High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
1001 E Columbus St,  Mount Ayr, IA
Mount Ayr Community School District
3.6
4.0
273 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
80%
Science
68.4%
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
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
95.9%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 32 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 29 Students
Southwestern Community College - Iowa 27 Students
University of Iowa 26 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 16 Students
University of Northern Iowa 14 Students
Central College 13 Students
Simpson College 10 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 8 Students
Creighton University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 10 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Business 5 Students
Creative Writing 5 Students
Welding 5 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students
Agricultural Business 4 Students
Communications 3 Students
Athletic Training 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
2.0
4/19/2024
I don't like this school I always want to leave because I don't like any of the teachers. The students are cool but I hate staff, some teachers, the principle is decent I just don't really like this school.
5.0 Senior
11/17/2022
Mount Ayr High School is very inviting for all individuals. We are very fortunate to be closely connected with the community around us. Our community is constantly giving support to the school which makes it welcoming for new students and families.
3.0 NicheUser
12/10/2013
I loved how highly sports ere held in my school, but the coaches were all teachers who where bias. So if you didn't have the right name you didn't play.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 teacher
3/26/2025
This school is filled with hateful teachers. I taught in 2023, and it was the worst experience of my life. The students were horrible, always trying to be on their phones and showing a large amount of disrespect. Overall, I'm very hurt to have to post this, but the students' actions left me no choic...
5.0 student
3/28/2010
This is a good high school. College bound students perform VERY well on standardized exams including ACT and SAT. In my experience, concern for motivation of apathetic students was a little hit or miss, depending upon teacher, but that probably is nothing unique for seconday education. All in all, t...
5.0 student
11/12/2008
5.0 student
11/13/2007

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Mount Ayr High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Mount Ayr, IA and is served by the Mount Ayr Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Mount Ayr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Diagonal Junior/Senior High School, Zadie Creek School, Mount Ayr Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Ayr has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mount Ayr High School.

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