Overview

This chart displays the count and percentage of students who took at least one course in a selected area for the two most recent high school graduating classes (those enrolled in Iowa public high schools in each of the four years from grades 9 to 12) by district and district enrollment category (or "size"). The students are grouped by common student population subgroups, including race/ethnicity, gender and special program eligibility (English learners (EL), students with disabilities (IEP) and students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (FRL)). The selected courses are: Algebra II, higher-level mathematics, chemistry, physics, high-quality computer science and world languages.

Data Source

The data source for this page is the Student Reporting in Iowa (SRI) winter submission for the year the students started 9th grade and the three years following. Course data includes the courses students completed in the fall term and courses students were taking in the spring term at the time of data submission (typically January). For those districts on trimester schedules, courses students were enrolled in for the third trimester are also included.

Definitions

1. School District:  the district where the student was enrolled and attending three years after they were in 9th grade
2. District Enrollment Category (Size):  there are six enrollment categories in the state which are determined by district certified enrollment; the categories are:
   • Under 300
   • 300 to 599
   • 600 to 999
   • 1,000 to 2,499
   • 2,500 to 7,400
   • 7,500 or more
3. Courses:   below are a list of the course titles (and their associated SCED codes) that are included in “higher-level mathematics” and “high-quality computer science”:
   • Higher-Level Mathematics: Trigonometry (02103), Trigonometry/Mathematic Analysis (02105), Trigonometry/Algebra (02106), Trigonometry/Analytic Geometry (02107), Pre-Calculus (02110), Calculus (02121), Multivariate Calculus (02122), Differential Calculus (02123), AP Calculus AB (02124), AP Calculus BC (02125), Particular Topics in Calculus (02126), Probability and Statistics (02201), Inferential Probability and Statistics (02202), AP Statistics (02203), Particular Topics in Probability and Statistics (02204), Statistics (02205), Probability and Statistics – Independent Study (02207), Probability and Statistics – Other (02209)
   • High-Quality Computer Science: Network Technology (10101), Networking Systems (10102), Area Network Design and Protocols (10103), Router Basics (10104), Netware Routing (10105), Wide Area Telecommunications and Networking (10106), Wireless Networks (10107), Network Security (10108), Essentials of Network Operating Systems (10109), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (10110), Local Area Networking (10112), Business Programming (10151), Computer Programming (10152), Visual Basic (VB) Programming (10153), C++ Programming (10154), Java Programming (10155), Computer Programming – Other Language (10156), AP Computer Science A (10157), IB Computer Science (10159), Particular Topics in Computer Programming (10160), Computer Programming – Independent Study (10197), Computer Programming – Workplace Experience (10198), Computer Gaming and Design (10205), Mobile Applications (10206), Computer Forensics (10301), Cyber Crime (10302), Robotics (21009)
4. All Students:  all of the students fitting the current filter configuration; if no filters are selected, the default is the state total for Algebra II for the most recent graduating class
5. English Learners (EL):  students who are in the process of acquiring English proficiency and have a first language other than English or in addition to English. The EL status remains with the student until s/he tests proficient on the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA21). Students are counted as English learners for the purpose of these data if they had an EL status at any point during their high school career.
6. Low Socio-Economic Status (FRL):  students who were eligible for either free or reduced-price lunch at any point during their high school career
7. Students with Disabilities (IEP):  students who had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at any point during their high school career
8. Race/Ethnicity:  since 2009-2010, all Iowa students identified as "Hispanic" ethnicity, regardless of race, are reported as "Hispanic;" the following are the reported subgroups:
   • Asian
   • Black/African American
   • Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
   • Hispanic
   • Multi-Racial
   • Native American
   • White

Selection Tools

1. Year Selector:  use this drop-down to select the graduating class to review data for
2. Select Sizes (Enrollment Category) filter:   use this drop-down to filter the data displayed to one or more Enrollment Category(s)
3. Select Course filter:   use this drop-down to select the course to review data for; the selected courses are: Algebra II, higher-level mathematics, chemistry, physics, high-quality computer science and world languages
4. Select School District Filter:   click on a school district or enrollment size (total) in the data table to filter the chart to show data for that selection (the chart defaults to statewide data)