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School Comparison

Newell-Fonda High School
vs.
Storm Lake High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Newell-Fonda High School
Storm Lake High School
  • Storm Lake High School reported a higher students per counselor than Newell-Fonda High School (401.6:1 vs. 174:1).
  • Storm Lake High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newell-Fonda High School (245 vs. 30).
  • Storm Lake High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Newell-Fonda High School (297 vs. 108).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Storm Lake High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Newell-Fonda High School (245 vs. 30).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Storm Lake High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Newell-Fonda High School (197 vs. 33).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Storm Lake High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Newell-Fonda High School (297 vs. 108).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Storm Lake High School reported a higher violent incidents than Newell-Fonda High School (18 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Storm Lake High School reported a higher students per counselor than Newell-Fonda High School (401.6:1 vs. 174:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Storm Lake High School

2 metrics were reported by Storm Lake High School. Comparable data for Newell-Fonda High School is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
8

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Newell-Fonda High School
$13,060.55
Storm Lake High School
$13,044.41
Local revenue share
Newell-Fonda High School
57.9%
Storm Lake High School
28.8%
State revenue share
Newell-Fonda High School
34.7%
Storm Lake High School
56%
Federal revenue share
Newell-Fonda High School
7.4%
Storm Lake High School
15.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Newell-Fonda High School
19.3%
Storm Lake High School
23.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Buena Vista County
$66,564
Buena Vista County
$66,564
Poverty rate
Buena Vista County
8.2%
Buena Vista County
8.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista County
22.1%
Buena Vista County
22.1%
Unemployment rate
Buena Vista County
2.6%
Buena Vista County
2.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.