Serving 304 students in grades 6-12, Mount Ayr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Ayr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Ayr High School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
HOME OF THE RAIDERS & RAIDERETTES
School Rankings
Mount Ayr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Ayr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Ayr High School's ranking?
Mount Ayr High School is ranked #144 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Mount Ayr High School often compared to?
Mount Ayr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Diagonal Junior-senior High School, East Union Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Ayr High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Ayr High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mount Ayr High School?
304 students attend Mount Ayr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mount Ayr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Ayr High School?
Mount Ayr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Ayr High School offer ?
Mount Ayr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Ayr High School part of?
Mount Ayr High School is part of Mount Ayr Comm School District.
School Calendar
View the Mount Ayr High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of school
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
First day of 4-year-old preschool
August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day - Early Dismissal (1:20/1:25)
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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