Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Carrie Lane High School served 21 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
n/a
6%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
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