Spencer High School

Spencer High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
800 E 3rd St,  Spencer, IA
Spencer Community School District
3.8
2.4
718 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
47.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
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
76.6%
Science
60.5%
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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
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
White
87.8%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
1.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 77 Students
University of Iowa 73 Students
University of Northern Iowa 44 Students
Iowa Lakes Community College 44 Students
South Dakota State University 38 Students
Drake University 19 Students
University of South Dakota 18 Students
Buena Vista University 17 Students
Morningside University 16 Students
Iowa Central Community College 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 25 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Education 8 Students
Mechanical Engineering 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Entrepreneurship 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 60 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/3/2020
I love the teachers here at Spencer high school. They have never done anything but help me and support me through my time here. They have always been super supportive of me.
3.0 Alum
3/22/2019
Spencer High School is the best school in the area. However, it's very difficult there for kids who aren't middle class or richer and who aren't white. Generally, it was fine but could be much better academically. There's a big divide between the kids who do well in school and the ones who don't, so much that it seems like the teachers don't even care to see them catch up.
3.0 Junior
9/21/2018
Spencer High School is not the best school around. There is hardly any diversity to be seen here, the food doesn't taste the best, and the school usually receives a threat of violence every few months (but we do have an officer in the building, though). The cliques are also bad and often go after each other, which can be annoying. Other than that, I would say that the classes in general are great and prepare you for higher education/the real world. There are plenty of electives to choose from in different categories, and the teachers are fairly good at helping you. There are also sports teams and if you aren't into that, there's theater, robotics, knitting, and debate club. I've also met many different types of individuals that go here - some wonderful, others nasty. I don't hate Spencer, but I wouldn't mind if I went to another school either.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/27/2017
A few of the teachers are good, the guidance counselors are great, but the administration is awful and does very little to help students who fall behind or are victims of bullying.
2.0 parent
10/6/2008
3.0 teacher
4/17/2008
5.0 parent
8/29/2007

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Spencer High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Spencer, IA, in the Spencer neighborhood, and is served by the Spencer Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 718 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Spencer High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 25. The average home value in this area is $212,008. Discover additional schools in the area, like Spencer Middle School, Clay Central-Everly Jr. Sr. High School, Estherville Community Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Spencer has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Spencer High School.

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