High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)

801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School serves 16 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
(12-13)
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of High Lakes Cntry Academy High School?
The graduation rate of High Lakes Cntry Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend High Lakes Cntry Academy High School?
16 students attend High Lakes Cntry Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of High Lakes Cntry Academy High School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Lakes Cntry Academy High School?
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Lakes Cntry Academy High School offer ?
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is High Lakes Cntry Academy High School part of?
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School is part of Creston Community School District.

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