SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

80%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

73%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Spirit Lake High School Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

77%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

87%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

75%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

77%
64%

ELA Proficiency

87%
65%

Science Proficiency

75%
55%

IA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

90%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

6%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

2

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

23%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

23%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

2%
1%

AP Computer Science

4%
0%

AP Math

0%
1%

IA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

19.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.64 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$82,042

IA Average: $80,609

Unemployment Rate

2.4%

IA Average: 3.7%

Median Home value

$284,561

IA Average: $212,785

Median Rent

$929 /mo

IA Average: $989

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

97.6%

IA Average: 93.1%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

17:1

IA Average: 14:1

Number of Teachers

23

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$78,684

Average for all teachers in Spirit Lake Comm School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

409:1

IA Average: 326:1

Number of Support Staff

1

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

0

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

IA Average: 100%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

98%

IA Average: 91%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

9

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

22

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

17

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

2

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$6939 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.71

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

89%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2%

Black

1%

Latino

4%

Multiracial

3%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

22%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

1%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

7%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Spirit Lake High School

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Okoboji High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Distance: 7.0 mi
Estherville Lincoln Central High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Distance: 14.0 mi
Jackson County Central Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Distance: 15.3 mi
Spencer High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Distance: 19.1 mi
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Distance: 24.9 mi
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Distance: 25.0 mi
Worthington Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Distance: 28.8 mi
Learning Center

  • Actual Test Scores: 4%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Distance: 30.3 mi
North Union High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Distance: 31.3 mi
Windom Senior High

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 31.8 mi