Serving 341 students in grades 9-12, Oelwein 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 52% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oelwein High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oelwein High School's student population of 341 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oelwein High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oelwein High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#998 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oelwein High School's ranking?
Oelwein High School is ranked #998 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Oelwein High School often compared to?
Oelwein High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Fayette Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oelwein High School?
The graduation rate of Oelwein High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oelwein High School?
341 students attend Oelwein High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Oelwein High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oelwein High School?
Oelwein High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oelwein High School offer ?
Oelwein High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oelwein High School part of?
Oelwein High School is part of Oelwein Comm School District.
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