The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)

140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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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