Charles City High School is the public high school serving Charles City, Iowa. It is part of the Charles City Community School District.
Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, Charles City 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 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles City High School serves the entire 224.1 square mile district in Charles City, IA, with most residents typically driving 15-20 minutes to reach the school. The furthest point from the school is approximately 11.6 miles away, ensuring comprehensive coverage for the community.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles City High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles City 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 Charles City High School is 0.44, 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
#1035 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
9%
7%
White
74%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City High School's ranking?
Charles City High School is ranked #1035 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Charles City High School often compared to?
Charles City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City Middle School, Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles City High School?
The graduation rate of Charles City High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Charles City High School?
472 students attend Charles City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Charles City High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles City High School?
Charles City High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City High School offer ?
Charles City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles City High School part of?
Charles City High School is part of Charles City Comm School District.
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