Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Carlisle 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 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carlisle High School serves the entire district of Carlisle, IA, covering an area of approximately 75 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school from anywhere within the zone, which extends up to 8.9 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlisle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carlisle High School's student population of 754 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carlisle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlisle High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlisle High School's ranking?
Carlisle High School is ranked #901 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Carlisle High School often compared to?
Carlisle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indianola High School, Norwalk Senior High School, Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carlisle High School?
The graduation rate of Carlisle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carlisle High School?
754 students attend Carlisle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Carlisle High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carlisle High School?
Carlisle High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carlisle High School offer ?
Carlisle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlisle High School part of?
Carlisle High School is part of Carlisle Comm School District.
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