Cam High School serves 151 students in grades 9-12.
Cam High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cam High School's student population of 151 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cam High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cam High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cam High School's ranking?
Cam High School is ranked #583 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cam High School?
The graduation rate of Cam High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Cam High School?
151 students attend Cam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cam High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cam High School?
Cam High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cam High School offer ?
Cam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cam High School part of?
Cam High School is part of CAM Community School District.
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