Maquoketa Community High School is a public high school in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States. It is located at 600 Washington, Maquoketa, Iowa. It is the only high school in the Maquoketa Community School District.
Serving 495 students in grades 9-12, Maquoketa Community 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 53% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Maquoketa Community High School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
Maquoketa Community 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 Maquoketa Community High School is 0.21, 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
#944 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Maquoketa Community High School's ranking?
Maquoketa Community High School is ranked #944 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Maquoketa Community High School often compared to?
Maquoketa Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maquoketa Community High School?
The graduation rate of Maquoketa Community High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Maquoketa Community High School?
495 students attend Maquoketa Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maquoketa Community High School students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maquoketa Community High School?
Maquoketa Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maquoketa Community High School offer ?
Maquoketa Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Maquoketa Community High School part of?
Maquoketa Community High School is part of Maquoketa Community School District.
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