Serving 420 students in grades 7-12, Red Oak Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Oak Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Red Oak Junior/senior High School's student population of 420 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Motto
Excellence for all, whatever it takes!
School Rankings
Red Oak Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red Oak Junior/senior High School is 0.23, 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
#677 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Oak Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Red Oak Junior/senior High School is ranked #677 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Red Oak Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Red Oak Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Valley Middle School, Stanton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Oak Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Red Oak Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Red Oak Junior/senior High School?
420 students attend Red Oak Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Red Oak Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Oak Junior/senior High School?
Red Oak Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Oak Junior/senior High School offer ?
Red Oak Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Red Oak Junior/senior High School part of?
Red Oak Junior/senior High School is part of Red Oak Comm School District.
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