Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Clarion-goldfield-dows 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 62% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Clarion, IA, spanning approximately 365.2 square miles. The zone generally allows for a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 20 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarion-goldfield-dows 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 Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is 0.51, which is more 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
#997 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
59%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
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)28.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Clarion-goldfield-dows High School's ranking?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is ranked #997 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
The graduation rate of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
291 students attend Clarion-goldfield-dows High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarion-goldfield-dows High School?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarion-goldfield-dows High School offer ?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School part of?
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School is part of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District.
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