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Decorah Community School District

#1 in Best School Districts in Winneshiek County
  • Decorah, IA
  • 14 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    Decorah Community School District is a highly rated, public school district located in Decorah, IA. It has 1,427 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
    Address
    510 Winnebago Street
    Decorah, IA 52101
    Telephone
    (563) 382-4208
    Website
    decorah.k12.ia.us

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    88%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    88%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1340
    9 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    146 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,427
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    20.8%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,700
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    3.5%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $26,088,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $15,041/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      66%
    • Support Services
      29%
    • Other
      5%
    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $55,282
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $598
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $165,700
    National
    $184,700

    Decorah Community School District Reviews

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    Decorah pushes you to try anything and everything. This can be really great way to get students involved in something they are passionate about, but it can also lead to students spreading themselves too thin. When you are told to be a 4.0 student and a varsity athlete and an all-state musician you can begin to feel not good enough at everything rather than finding a passion in that one thing you are most connected to. That being said, if you are motivated by pressure this is the place to be! A teacher/coach/director is always trying to get you to improve yourself. The atmosphere is intense, but it can pay off in the end.
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    Decorah High School is very good to get a well-rounded education. The teachers are always there to help students when needed. The school provides multiple different courses for students to understand their interests. The course a student wants to take is most likely offered, whether online or in a classrom.
    The academics that are offered in the Decorah Community School district is incredible. I would not change anything about the academic side of the school, because there are a variety of classes so anyone can find their niche. There are also many courses offered that will challenge students who are looking to prepare themselves for the next level of schooling. One of the downsides of Decorah is that there is a lot of parent involvement in all of the sporting activities. It really puts a damper on what athletics should be about during your high school career.