Serving 967 students in grades 9-12, Clinton 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 43% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower 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 29% 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: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton High School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clinton 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 Clinton High School is 0.47, 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
#1051 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
8%
7%
White
71%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton High School's ranking?
Clinton High School is ranked #1051 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clinton High School often compared to?
Clinton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Dewitt High School, Camanche High School, Northeast Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clinton High School?
The graduation rate of Clinton High School is 86%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
967 students attend Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clinton High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinton High School offer ?
Clinton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clinton High School part of?
Clinton High School is part of Clinton Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2020
I graduated from Clinton High in 1966. At that time it was a very good school! I''m still proud of having graduated from there. My rating below is based on when I was there. I haven''t lived in Clinton, except summers in college, since then.
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