Iola High School is a fully accredited high school located in Iola, Kansas, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. The current principal is Scott Carson. The mascot is Marv the Mustang. The school colors are blue and gold.
Serving 296 students in grades 9-12, Iola Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Iola Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Iola Sr High School's student population of 296 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iola Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iola Sr High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iola Sr High School's ranking?
Iola Sr High School is ranked #964 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Iola Sr High School often compared to?
Iola Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marmaton Valley High School, Yates Center High School, Lincoln Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Iola Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Iola Sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Iola Sr High School?
296 students attend Iola Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Iola Sr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iola Sr High School?
Iola Sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Iola Sr High School offer ?
Iola Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iola Sr High School part of?
Iola Sr High School is part of Iola School District.
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