Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Chariton 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 71% (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 9% 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: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chariton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Chariton, IA, covering approximately 374.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.8 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 16 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chariton High School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Successful learning for ALL students.
School Rankings
Chariton 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 Chariton High School is 0.17, 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
#859 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chariton High School's ranking?
Chariton High School is ranked #859 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
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 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chariton High School?
The graduation rate of Chariton High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Chariton High School?
372 students attend Chariton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Chariton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chariton High School?
Chariton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chariton High School offer ?
Chariton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chariton High School part of?
Chariton High School is part of Chariton Comm School District.
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