Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Carroll High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Carroll High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Carroll, IA, encompassing approximately 271 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Carroll High School's student population of 483 students has declined by 12% 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
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carroll High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carroll High School is 0.27, 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
#185 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carroll High School's ranking?
Carroll High School is ranked #185 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Carroll High School often compared to?
Carroll High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ikm-manning High School, Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carroll High School?
The graduation rate of Carroll High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Carroll High School?
483 students attend Carroll High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Carroll High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carroll High School offer ?
Carroll High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carroll High School part of?
Carroll High School is part of Carroll Comm School District.
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