Red Oak Junior/Senior High School

Red Oak Junior/Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
2011 N 8th St,  Red Oak, IA
Red Oak Community School District
3.8
2.8
446 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
68.2%
Science
50%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
88%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
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.
Northwest Missouri State University 37 Students
Iowa State University 35 Students
University of Iowa 34 Students
University of Nebraska at Omaha 27 Students
Iowa Western Community College 27 Students
University of Northern Iowa 20 Students
Southwestern Community College - Iowa 14 Students
Creighton University 13 Students
Drake University 12 Students
Buena Vista University 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 12 Students
Business 10 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Biology 7 Students
Education 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 6 Students
Communications 4 Students
Agriculture 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 32 Reviews
1.0 Senior
2/17/2017
Red Oak High School is not a good school to attend, but it is the only school I am able to attend high school. The teachers, especially the principal and vice principal are awful, they show favoritism, cast kids out, don't help us when we need it, if I had a choice to go to a different high school, I wouldn't have any second thoughts about it. My experience here was awful.
4.0 Parent
11/13/2016
I liked how great the environment was and how everyone celebrated everything, like academics and sports.
4.0 NicheUser
8/30/2015
There is diversity and from what I've seen, there has always been a good level of acceptance regardless of their differences.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
1.0 teacher
3/26/2025
School is filled with troublemakers, and as a teacher, I had to deal with them last year. Kids were constantly yelling cuss words, or even throwing things across the classroom. In the end, don't take your kids to this school, it's terrible. other teachers have no discipline and let kids do whatever...
1.0 student
4/26/2023
This school has, as of late, gone down the drain. With the loss of 8 teachers and innumerable students transferring to other careers or schools this semester alone, there is an undoubted problem to be found. That problem: student discipline and teacher application of rules. Classes are extremely row...
5.0 parent
1/18/2021
Red Oak High School was completely remodeled with additions to accommodate the 7th & 8th grade students. Red Oak Community School System has worked diligently over the last decade to be the school system of choice in our area. The leadership from the school board, superintendent, principals on down...
2.0 student
10/13/2013
Red Oak High does provide lots of opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, their academics are severely lacking. Red Oak High in no way prepares their students to succeed at the collegiate level

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Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Red Oak, IA, in the Red Oak neighborhood, and is served by the Red Oak Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Red Oak Junior/Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. The average home value in this area is $159,640. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clarinda Academy, Red Oak Middle School, Clarinda Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Red Oak has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Red Oak Junior/Senior High School.

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