Clarke Community High School
- Clarke Community High School serves 407 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Clarke Community High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Clarke Community High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clarke Community High School's student population of 407 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clarke Community High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Clarke Community High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #764 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 69% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarke Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clarke Community High School is Murray Jr/sr High School (9.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clarke Middle School School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clarke Community Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Osceola Clarke Middle School School Grades: 7-8 | 213 students
0.0 miles
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221 0.0 7-8 213 - Osceola Clarke Community Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 807 students
0.7 miles
420 E Jefferson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320 0.7 PK-6 807 - Murray Murray Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 160 students
9.6 miles
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517 9.6 PK-5 160 - Murray Murray Jr/sr High School Grades: 6-12 | 168 students
9.6 miles
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517 9.6 6-12 168 - Truro Interstate 35 Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
12.3 miles
445 East North Street
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901 12.3 PK-5 396
School Reviews
| 4 You get what you put into the school. Both of my children graduated from Clarke and both went on to complete 4-year degrees, one in state at ISU and the other in Virginia at a private college. One of my students was dyslexic and the district worked to assist the student with their learning goals. Both of my children had enriching experiences and were active in the music and athletic programs. Is the district perfect? No. But the teachers genuinely care. If there are concerns, the staff is ready to work with you to come to a compromise. Active parenting and good communication with the school staff is needed at any school. - Posted by Parent - clarke proud |
| 2 Friends of my daughter have told her not to move or go to school there because of teacher who are not very nice - Posted by Parent - jmcha |
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