For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 422 students in 51601, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in 51601, IA are Shenandoah High School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 51601 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 51601, IA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 51601 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shenandoah High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51601, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Mustang Dr
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-4727
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 W. Nishna Road
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
51601, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shenandoah Flexible Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
304 W Nishna Rd
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Shenandoah, IA 51601
(712) 246-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 51601, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 51601, IA include Shenandoah High School and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning.
How many public high schools are located in 51601?
2 public high schools are located in 51601.
What is the racial composition of students in 51601?
51601 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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