Serving 115 students in grades 6-12, Cal Community 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cal Community High School?
The graduation rate of Cal Community High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cal Community High School?
115 students attend Cal Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cal Community High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cal Community High School?
Cal Community High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cal Community High School offer ?
Cal Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cal Community High School part of?
Cal Community High School is part of CAL Community School District.
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