For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 461 students in Clear Lake, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Clear Lake, IA is Clear Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Clear Lake, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clear Lake High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clear Lake, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5235
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5235
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Clear Lake, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 S 8th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-2174
Gr: 1-2 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
408 Mars Hill Drive
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-5288
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
408 Mars Hill Dr
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6171
Gr: PK-K | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clear Lake, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clear Lake, IA include Clear Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clear Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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