Starmont High School is a rural public high school, part of the Starmont Community School District, located 5 miles south of Arlington, Iowa, six miles north of Lamont, Iowa, and six miles west of ...
Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Starmont 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Starmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Starmont High School's student population of 174 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Starmont 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 Starmont High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Starmont Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Star
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starmont High School's ranking?
Starmont High School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Starmont High School often compared to?
Starmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Fayette Valley High School, Edgewood-colesburg High School, West Delaware High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Starmont High School?
The graduation rate of Starmont High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Starmont High School?
174 students attend Starmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Starmont High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Starmont High School?
Starmont High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Starmont High School offer ?
Starmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Starmont High School part of?
Starmont High School is part of Starmont Comm School District.
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