IAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Baxter High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Baxter, Iowa|Baxter Comm School District

Baxter, IA 50028

School Profile

Grades
6–12
Enrollment
261
Student:Teacher
29:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
23.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
75-79%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Graduation Rate
>=80%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
1 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
15 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Worse than average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,296
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 7%State 44%Local 50%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% YoY
Des Moines, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

262
Current enrollment
Growing(+17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter High School

As of the most recent data, 261 students are enrolled at Baxter High School. It is a High school within the local district.

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