Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, South Central Calhoun 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Central Calhoun High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 424.5 square miles around Lake City, IA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 19.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Central Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Central Calhoun High School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun High School is 0.15, which is less 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
#794 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Central Calhoun High School's ranking?
South Central Calhoun High School is ranked #794 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Calhoun High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Calhoun High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend South Central Calhoun High School?
284 students attend South Central Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of South Central Calhoun High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Central Calhoun High School?
South Central Calhoun High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Central Calhoun High School offer ?
South Central Calhoun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Central Calhoun High School part of?
South Central Calhoun High School is part of South Central Calhoun Comm School District.
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