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
712 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.5%
College Prep
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
47.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
76.6%
Science
60.5%
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
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%
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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 81 Students
University of Iowa 74 Students
University of Northern Iowa 46 Students
Iowa Lakes Community College 44 Students
South Dakota State University 39 Students
University of South Dakota 20 Students
Drake University 19 Students
Morningside University 19 Students
Buena Vista University 18 Students
Northwestern College - Iowa 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 7 Students
Entrepreneurship 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 59 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/16/2021
The teaching staff at SHS are caring and want each student to perform their best they came be. Whenever I've needed help on academics, I've had help available to me.
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.
4.0 Alum
9/11/2019
I liked how although it was a bigger school compared to surrounding communities, everyone knew everyone. Also, for being a relatively small school, Spencer had a place for EVERYONE. Academically, sports, fine arts, chess club, you name it. Whatever your hobby, chances are there was a way to get involved with it through school.
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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.
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2.0 parent
10/6/2008
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3.0 teacher
4/17/2008
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5.0 parent
8/29/2007
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