For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 599 students in Glenwood, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Glenwood, IA is Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Glenwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Glenwood, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenwood Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Glenwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Glenwood, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Glenwood Com Central School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Glenwood, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Glenwood, IA include Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Glenwood?
1 public high schools are located in Glenwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood?
Glenwood public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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