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Solon Community School District

Solon High School

#17 in Best Public High Schools in Iowa
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Solon, IA
  • 69 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    C
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B+
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Solon High School is a highly rated, public school located in Solon, IA. It has 441 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
Address
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
Telephone
(319) 624-3401
Website
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Solon High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
—
Average ACT
26
48 responses
AP Enrollment
2%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    A-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$73,750
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$700
National
$949
Median Home Value
$199,600
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 15 responses
Report
  • Going to state in sports and prom are popular.
    33%
  • Football games
    27%
  • Participating or performing in a sport
    20%
  • Dances
    13%
  • Music activities and performances
    7%

Students

Diversity
C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
441
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$53,547
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.3%
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,505/ year
National
$12,239
91%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses
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Solon High School Reviews

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Solon High School is in a small town of Solon, IA. At our school, we create an atmosphere of positive attitudes, self sufficiency, and determination. Every teacher works to better their school and the students attending it. In our small community, we have visitors come to school to help us plan our futures and prove to us that we all have the ability to succeed. In our district, we are #solonstrong.
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I liked how invested our teachers were and thought that we had many educational experiences that many other schools did not. Our athletic teams were incredible but I think that it is important to remind students that academic achievements are just as important. This is coming from a former athlete so I have seen both sides of the spectra. The only complaint that I had was that the school dances were never that great. We need to let students dance in the gym or rent a place to go and hire a better DJ. Let them listen to whatever music they want and dance how they like. It is better to have them want to come than to not, because if they do not come then they will want to go out and party. That is the only thing I could see improved, but overall I would rate this as a great experience.
There are a lot of variety of clubs and organizations at this school that students can be involved in. For example, a few years ago we just added Archery to the schools sports program! There are always students who are involved in more than one sport, club, or other programs at Solon High School.