Pella High School
School Overview
Pella High School is a public school located in Pella, Iowa. It is a school in Pella Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, about 82% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 87% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 711 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 711 students are attending Pella High School. By gender, there are 373 and 338 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Pella High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 40 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 38 | 22 | 16 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 23 | 17 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Pella High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 48 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.1% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 711 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 5,794 Households |
| Population | 13,898 |
| Male | 7,707 |
| Female | 7,619 |
| Child Population | 3,979 |
| Total Housing Units | 5,968 Units |
| Average House Value | $202,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $804 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.40% |
| Average Household Income | $73,840 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.89% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Pella High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 77 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 155 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Pella High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 155 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Pella Comm School District
In Pella Comm School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PELLA, Iowa
3 private schools are serving students in PELLA, Iowa. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.