Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Charter Oak-ute 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 was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
98%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charter Oak-ute High School?
The graduation rate of Charter Oak-ute High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charter Oak-ute High School?
83 students attend Charter Oak-ute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Charter Oak-ute High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charter Oak-ute High School?
Charter Oak-ute High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charter Oak-ute High School offer ?
Charter Oak-ute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Charter Oak-ute High School part of?
Charter Oak-ute High School is part of Charter Oak-Ute Community School District.
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