Clinton High School is a four-year comprehensive high school located in Clinton, Iowa. The school is part of the Clinton Community School District.
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, Clinton 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 52% (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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clinton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Clinton, IA, covering approximately 30.8 square miles. This area typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clinton High School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
981 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clinton 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 Clinton High School is 0.49, 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
#1050 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
9%
7%
White
70%
70%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
River King Blue and Gold
School Mascot
River Kings/river Queens
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clinton High School's ranking?
Clinton High School is ranked #1050 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clinton High School often compared to?
Clinton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camanche High School, Central Dewitt High School, Northeast Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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 Clinton High School?
The graduation rate of Clinton High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Clinton High School?
981 students attend Clinton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Clinton High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clinton High School?
Clinton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clinton High School offer ?
Clinton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clinton High School part of?
Clinton High School is part of Clinton Comm School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I graduated from Clinton High in 1966. At that time it was a very good school! I''m still proud of having graduated from there. My rating below is based on when I was there. I haven''t lived in Clinton, except summers in college, since then.
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