For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 901 students in Storm Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Storm Lake, IA is Storm Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Storm Lake, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Storm Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Storm Lake, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 46%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Storm Lake High School, with 46% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Storm Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Storm Lake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Gr: 12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Storm Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Storm Lake, IA include Storm Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Storm Lake?
2 public high schools are located in Storm Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Storm Lake?
Storm Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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