Tri-Center High School is a rural public high school near Neola, Iowa. It is part of the Tri-Center Community School District. The school was established in 1962. The school's mascot is the Trojan and the school's colors are yellow and black.
Serving 225 students in grades 9-12, Tri-center High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-center High School's student population of 225 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Maximizing Student Potential
School Rankings
Tri-center High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-center High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-center High School's ranking?
Tri-center High School is ranked #444 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Tri-center High School often compared to?
Tri-center High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Treynor High School, Underwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-center High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-center High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tri-center High School?
225 students attend Tri-center High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tri-center High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-center High School?
Tri-center High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-center High School offer ?
Tri-center High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-center High School part of?
Tri-center High School is part of Tri-Center Comm School District.
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