Winterset Senior High School

Winterset Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
720 Husky Dr,  Winterset, IA
Winterset Community School District
3.6
3.5
561 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
72.9%
Science
57.3%
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

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
94.2%
Hispanic
2.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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 102 Students
University of Iowa 98 Students
University of Northern Iowa 61 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 55 Students
Drake University 37 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 33 Students
Central College 31 Students
Simpson College 27 Students
Grand View University 26 Students
Southwestern Community College - Iowa 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 24 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 23 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Elementary Education 18 Students
Education 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 111 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2025
Winterset High School provides a great experience for furthering your education. With amazing faculty and advisors, the school helps you to understand your options after high school. Parental involvement, specifically pertaining to the arts is amazing as well as our community outreach. Our diversity, could be better, but our overall culture is extensive.
1.0
4/23/2024
I used to go to Winterset and the school was just horrendous. The community is incredibly toxic and I was often bullied. The bullying was often physical, mental, etc... many assaults happened there too...
4.0 Alum
4/28/2022
The school provides students the opportunity for dual enrollment which allows them to take classes for college credit while still in high school. This saves so much money for students and helps prepare them for when they graduate. Most of the teachers truly care about the success of the students and want them to flourish.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/16/2021
Of our seven children, two attended here. We lived in 7 states. We found WHS to rank among the best our kids attended. The small rural community made it an even richer experience.
3.0 parent
5/10/2011
I am both a parent now and former student. I feel as though the schools are probably a little better than average but are on a decline. I believe this is partly due to the economy sinking and partly due to school leadership not being effective. Most teachers/staff are good and care about their stude...
student
3/19/2010
I think We have a great school.But they need to make a new high school becasue we are over crowded!
1.0 student
7/10/2007

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Winterset Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winterset, IA, in the Winterset neighborhood, and is served by the Winterset Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 561 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Winterset Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $270,656. Discover additional schools in the area, like Winterset Junior High School, Winterset Elementary School, Winterset Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Winterset has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Winterset Senior High School.

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