Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Clarion-goldfield Alternative School serves 10 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Clarion-goldfield Alternative School?
10 students attend Clarion-goldfield Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Clarion-goldfield Alternative School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield Alternative School?
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield Alternative School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clarion-goldfield Alternative School part of?
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District.

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