Serving 383 students in grades 7-12, East Sac County 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Sac County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Sac County High School's student population of 383 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
East Sac County 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 East Sac County High School is 0.13, 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
#750 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Sac County High School's ranking?
East Sac County High School is ranked #750 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Sac County High School?
The graduation rate of East Sac County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Sac County High School?
383 students attend East Sac County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of East Sac County High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Sac County High School?
East Sac County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Sac County High School offer ?
East Sac County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Sac County High School part of?
East Sac County High School is part of East Sac County Comm School District.
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