Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Clarion-goldfield-dows High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School's student population of 308 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
63%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is ranked #661 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
The graduation rate of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
308 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield-dows High School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School part of?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District.
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