For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Onawa, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Onawa, IA is West Monona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onawa, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Onawa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Onawa, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Monona High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Onawa, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Onawa, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Onawa, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Onawa, IA include West Monona High School.
How many public high schools are located in Onawa?
1 public high schools are located in Onawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Onawa?
Onawa public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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