The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)

140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049

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The Other Hand High School serves 24 students in grades 9-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	The Other Hand High School
10	2
11	7
12	15

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Total Students

24 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School
2023	24
2022	24
2021	24
2020	24
2019	24
2018	24
2017	24
2016	24
2015	24
2008	24
2007	22

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Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School
2023	1
2022	1
2021	1
2020	1
2019	1
2018	1
2017	1
2016	1
2015	1
2009	1
2008	1
2007	2
2006	2

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2023	24:1	14:1	14:1
2022	24:1	14:1	14:1
2021	24:1	14:1	14:1
2020	24:1	14:1	14:1
2019	24:1	14:1	14:1
2018	24:1	14:1	14:1
2017	24:1	14:1	14:1
2016	24:1	14:1	14:1
2015	24:1	14:1	14:1
2008	24:1	13:1	14:1
2007	11:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2020)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2020	4%	1%	1%
2019	4%	1%	1%
2008	4%	1%
2007	9%	1%
2006	13%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

13%

Black

n/a

White

96%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2023	96%	72%	92%
2022	96%	73%	93%
2021	96%	74%	93%
2020	96%	75%	94%
2019	96%	75%	94%
2018	96%	77%	96%
2017	96%	77%	96%
2016	96%	78%	96%
2015	96%	78%	45%
2008	96%	84%	99%
2007	91%	86%	100%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.08

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2023	0.08	0.46	0.16
2022	0.08	0.45	0.13
2021	0.08	0.43	0.14
2020	0.08	0.42	0.12
2019	0.08	0.42	0.12
2018	0.08	0.39	0.08
2017	0.08	0.39	0.08
2016	0.08	0.38	0.07
2015	0.08	0.38	0.26
2008	0.08	0.28	0.02
2007	0.17	0.26	0.02

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Eligible for

42%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2023	42%	36%	47%
2022	42%	35%	46%
2021	42%	35%	45%
2020	42%	36%	46%
2019	42%	36%	46%
2018	41%	34%	43%
2017	41%	34%	43%
2016	41%	34%	44%
2015	41%	34%	47%
2008	42%	26%	33%
2007	32%	24%	31%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	The Other Hand High School	Iowa	Chariton Community School District
2023	8%	6%	6%
2022	8%	5%	10%
2021	8%	6%	10%
2020	8%	7%	9%
2019	8%	7%	9%
2018	8%	7%	9%
2017	8%	7%	9%
2016	8%	7%	7%
2015	8%	7%	5%
2008	8%	8%	9%
2005	4%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chariton Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Other Hand High School?

24 students attend The Other Hand High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of The Other Hand High School students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of The Other Hand High School?

The Other Hand High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does The Other Hand High School offer ?

The Other Hand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is The Other Hand High School part of?

The Other Hand High School is part of Chariton Community School District.

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