Spirit Lake High School

Spirit Lake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2701 Hill Ave,  Spirit Lake, IA
Spirit Lake Community School District
3.8
1.0
409 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
69.9%
Science
52.2%
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
379:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
89.5%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
1.2%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Best HS For Athletes in Iowa
Source: Niche

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.
University of Iowa 93 Students
Iowa State University 89 Students
South Dakota State University 45 Students
University of Northern Iowa 41 Students
Iowa Lakes Community College 39 Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato 23 Students
University of South Dakota 23 Students
Drake University 15 Students
Buena Vista University 15 Students
Dordt University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Biology 16 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Spanish Language and Literature 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 90 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/18/2023
I love my school and really enjoy the positive atmosphere that the teachers create here. My favorite parts of this school is how much they try and prepare you for collage and really try and get you ahead. I really have no changes to add. I think the school is very good as it is.
5.0 Senior
5/26/2023
This is a wonderful school, that expresses a lot of different courses. Very good in educating and understanding the students. Show great promise in achieving your highest potential in life. Teaches you about your future goals and growth.
3.0 Alum
3/12/2022
They have really good science programs but need improvement for math and english classes. If you do not have a certain last name than you will not matter.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 student
10/27/2012
Yuck. I didn't realize how far behind I was, and the other kids are, until I moved. This school is so far behind and I don't think the laptops are helping. Manditory "study halls" seem like a waste of time when kids could be taking Forensics or Creative Writing or something. I'm glad I fixed my GPA...

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