Nevada High School

Nevada High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1001 15th St,  Nevada, IA
Nevada Community School District
3.9
2.3
503 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
70%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
63.8%
Science
65.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
479:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
46.6%
White
82.3%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
<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.
Iowa State University 102 Students
University of Iowa 65 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 54 Students
University of Northern Iowa 38 Students
Drake University 26 Students
Central College 14 Students
Grand View University 14 Students
Wartburg College 12 Students
Luther College 11 Students
Buena Vista University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 21 Students
Business 19 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Communications 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Education 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 46 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/29/2024
The best part about Nevada is how welcoming the people are in the school. I especially enjoyed doing one of the extracurricular sport cheerleading. One thing that was the worst is the school team spirit as some people just did not seem to participate.
3.0 Junior
9/23/2024
I only went there the last two years of school. I lived in Texas prior where we had weighted GPA's for harder classes. When I moved there they stripped away the weights and it lowered my GPA, so I was a bit upset about that. Compared to how I actually had harder and more critically thinking classed in Texas as well. I don't enjoy the point system that Iowa has adopted for grades. It does not set you up for college , it sets you up for failure. You need to teach good study habits when it's not as busy in a students life.
3.0 Alum
8/1/2022
Nevada is one of the small town basic high schools. Everyone knows everyone, the teachers are pretty good. The exams are standards based which does not prepare students for college, i know that from experience. The administration is mainly based on last name. Overall average.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 student
5/19/2022
This school would rather have a good political outlook than it does about student success. They attempt to push students to progress in negative ways that do not benefit the students mental health.
5.0 parent
1/20/2014
Justin Gross and Jeff Baker are excellent and enthusiastic leaders. I am so proud of them, and the work they have done to raise the standards at the high school. Building renovations are complete and the result is a beautiful and state-of-the-art place for learning! Teachers have ALWAYS responded to...
1.0 student
8/28/2012
This school is very cliquey and if you are not in the right click you will be easily passed over. As a former student with an over 3.0 GPA average, I decided to attend the local state university. After receiving all my textbooks, I glanced through and was mortified to find Nevada did not prepare me...

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Nevada High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Nevada, IA, in the Nevada neighborhood, and is served by the Nevada Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 503 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Nevada 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 92%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $245,806. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nevada Middle School, Nevada Seventh-day Adventist School, Central Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Nevada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nevada High School.

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