BCLUW High School

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BCLUW High School ranks 88 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

BCLUW High School is a public high school located in Conrad, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the BCLUW Community School District, which is ranked 109 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

BCLUW High School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 86% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 74.4% of 10th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66%. This consistent academic excellence is reflected in the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

BCLUW High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 10.2 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools, such as East Marshall Senior High School (17.8) and Marshalltown High School (15.3), indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.07% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as South Hardin High School (42.56%) and Marshalltown High School (57.14%), suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621-0670

(641) 366-2810

District: BCLUW Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,194

Feeder schools for BCLUW High School:

Elementary:	BCLUW Elementary School
Middle:	BCLUW Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details BCLUW High School ranks better than 74% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at BCLUW High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at BCLUW High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare BCLUW High School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at BCLUW High School is $15,194.

Schooldigger Rankings:

BCLUW High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks BCLUW High School 88^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See BCLUW High School in the ranking list.)

BCLUW Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks BCLUW Community School District 109^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for BCLUW High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	60.43	164^th	351	53.3%
2013	62.83	141^st	351	59.8%
2014	49.37	195^th	322	39.4%
2015	40.48	233^rd	324	28.1%
2016	56.59	150^th	320	53.1%
2017	57.72	161^st	325	50.5%
2018	37.32	249^th	320	22.2%
2019	52.44	169^th	327	48.3%
2021	45.72	196^th	327	40.1%
2022	50.48	179^th	332	46.1%
2023	65.27	107^th	336	68.2%
2024	71.02	88^th	338	74.0%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for BCLUW High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	224	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	227
1989	198	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	199
1990	187	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	189
1991	179	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1992	208	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1993	209	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
1994	217	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	221
1995	221	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	229
1996	221	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	229
1997	211	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	215
1998	203	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	210
1999	214	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	219
2000	240	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	248
2001	216	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	220
2002	203	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2003	203	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2004	191	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	192
2005	198	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	204
2006	206	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	211
2007	223	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	230
2008	219	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	227
2009	228	1	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	238
2010	200	0	1	9	0	0	2	212
2011	214	1	1	8	0	0	1	225
2012	202	2	0	9	0	0	2	215
2013	190	1	1	12	0	0	3	207
2014	181	1	1	10	0	0	6	199
2015	176	0	1	17	0	0	8	202
2016	189	0	1	16	0	0	7	213
2017	174	1	0	14	0	0	8	197
2018	170	1	0	10	0	0	8	189
2019	175	0	0	7	0	2	9	193
2020	148	1	1	8	0	0	7	165
2021	160	1	2	11	0	0	5	179
2022	168	1	2	8	0	0	5	184
2023	164	1	3	6	0	0	3	177
2024	160	0	2	6	0	1	3	172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at BCLUW High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	16.8	13.5	20.7
1989	199	18.9	10.5	23.1
1990	189	17.5	10.8	28.6
1991	179	17.5	10.2	10.6
1992	209	16.0	13.0	15.3
1993	210	15.6	13.5	12.4
1994	221	15.4	14.4	11.8
1995	229	16.1	14.2	10.9
1996	229	16.1	14.2	10.9
1997	215	16.1	13.4	14.4
1998	210	17.5	12.0	16.2
1999	219	17.5	12.5	22.8
2000	248	17.5	14.2	22.2
2001	220	17.5	12.6	17.3
2002	204	16.5	12.4	13.7
2003	204	16.5	12.4	13.7
2004	192	16.5	11.6	17.7
2005	204	17.0	12.0	20.6
2006	211	16.0	13.2	24.2
2007	230	16.0	14.4	23.9
2008	227	16.0	14.2	25.1
2009	238	16.0	14.9	27.7
2010	212	16.0	13.2	28.8
2011	225	18.0	12.5	25.8
2012	215	16.3	13.1	25.1
2013	207	16.5	12.5	26.6
2014	199	16.4	12.1	30.7
2015	202	16.0	12.6	26.7
2016	213	15.0	14.2	34.3
2017	197	16.4	11.9	29.9
2018	189	18.6	10.1	31.2
2019	193	18.3	10.5	28
2020	165	18.3	8.9	28.5
2021	179	18.4	9.7	26.8
2022	184	18.2	10.0	28.3
2023	177	17.2	10.2	31.1
2024	172	17.2	9.9	27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio BCLUW High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	16.8	13.5	20.7
1989	199	18.9	10.5	23.1
1990	189	17.5	10.8	28.6
1991	179	17.5	10.2	10.6
1992	209	16.0	13.0	15.3
1993	210	15.6	13.5	12.4
1994	221	15.4	14.4	11.8
1995	229	16.1	14.2	10.9
1996	229	16.1	14.2	10.9
1997	215	16.1	13.4	14.4
1998	210	17.5	12.0	16.2
1999	219	17.5	12.5	22.8
2000	248	17.5	14.2	22.2
2001	220	17.5	12.6	17.3
2002	204	16.5	12.4	13.7
2003	204	16.5	12.4	13.7
2004	192	16.5	11.6	17.7
2005	204	17.0	12.0	20.6
2006	211	16.0	13.2	24.2
2007	230	16.0	14.4	23.9
2008	227	16.0	14.2	25.1
2009	238	16.0	14.9	27.7
2010	212	16.0	13.2	28.8
2011	225	18.0	12.5	25.8
2012	215	16.3	13.1	25.1
2013	207	16.5	12.5	26.6
2014	199	16.4	12.1	30.7
2015	202	16.0	12.6	26.7
2016	213	15.0	14.2	34.3
2017	197	16.4	11.9	29.9
2018	189	18.6	10.1	31.2
2019	193	18.3	10.5	28
2020	165	18.3	8.9	28.5
2021	179	18.4	9.7	26.8
2022	184	18.2	10.0	28.3
2023	177	17.2	10.2	31.1
2024	172	17.2	9.9	27.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for BCLUW High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$294 (1.9%)	$14,900 (98.1%)	$15,194

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on BCLUW High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 169^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 107^th of 336 High schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (BCLUW High School)	65.9	79.2	13.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (BCLUW Community School District)	65.9	79.2	13.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (BCLUW High School)	77.3	72.9	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (BCLUW Community School District)	77.3	72.9	4.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (BCLUW High School)	68.6	71.1	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (BCLUW Community School District)	68.6	71.1	2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (BCLUW High School)	74.3	63.2	11.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (BCLUW Community School District)	74.3	63.2	11.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	193	177	8.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	175	164	6.3%
Two or More Races	9	3	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	31.1%	3.1%

Schools Near BCLUW High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
BCLUW High School	Public	9-12	610 East Center Street	Conrad	50621	Grundy County	BCLUW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 366-2810	172	17	9.9	27.9%	160 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	71	88^th of 338 public high schools	74.0%		65.3	107^th of 336 public high schools	68.2%	19			87.5	86.0	73.3			72.5	74.4	71.1		81.4	$15,194	$294	$14,900
Grundy Center High School	Public	9-12	1006 M Ave	Grundy Center	50638	Grundy County	Grundy Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 825-5449	247	20	12.3	30.4%	229 (92.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	86.1	13^th of 338 public high schools	96.2%		93.1	5^th of 336 public high schools	98.5%	8			94.6	86.1	91.5			92.9	76.4	86.4		81.9	$17,683	$238	$17,445
Choice Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	607 Center Street	Union	50258	Hardin County	Choice Charter Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 850-2545	167	12	14.3	29.3%	118 (70.7%)	15 (9.0%)	20 (12.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	7.2	318^th of 338 public high schools	5.9%					(n/a)				66.7	42.1				25.0	10.0		36.8
Marshalltown Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1002 South 3rd Avenue	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 754-1000	78	2	35.7	75.6%	33 (42.3%)	1 (1.3%)	33 (42.3%)	3 (3.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)	0.6	330^th of 338 public high schools	2.4%		5.8	320^th of 336 public high schools	4.8%	10					33.3					25.0
GMG Secondary School	Public	7-12	306 Park Street	Garwin	50632	Tama County	GMG Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 499-2005	210	20	10.5	43.8%	186 (88.6%)	8 (3.8%)	7 (3.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	48.5	203^rd of 338 public high schools	39.9%		54.5	164^th of 336 public high schools	51.2%	39	66.7	81.5	67.6	72.4	83.3	45.5	40.7	50.0	65.5	77.8	63.0	62.1	$14,599	$177	$14,421
Marshalltown High School	Public	9-12	1602 S 2nd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 754-1130	1,613	101	15.9	71.9%	492 (30.5%)	45 (2.8%)	926 (57.4%)	85 (5.3%)	12 (0.7%)	12 (0.7%)	40 (2.5%)	17.6	299^th of 338 public high schools	11.5%		14.2	302^nd of 336 public high schools	10.1%	3			60.8	62.8	66.1			45.0	49.1	56.9		42.7	$14,964	$447	$14,517
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Junior High & High School	Public	7-12	600 Blackhawk Street	Reinbeck	50669	Grundy County	Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 345-2921	197	19	10.2	34.0%	181 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	46.7	213^th of 338 public high schools	37.0%		23.3	284^th of 336 public high schools	15.5%	71	71.9	95.5	73.7	75.0	57.5	65.6	90.9	63.2	71.9	67.5	90.9	67.7	$15,800	$458	$15,344
South Hardin High School	Public	9-12	1800 24th St	Eldora	50627	Hardin County	Eldora-New Providence Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 939-3421	236	16	14.6	45.3%	205 (86.9%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	49.7	195^th of 338 public high schools	42.3%		45.4	211^th of 336 public high schools	37.2%	16			73.2	72.6	74.1			71.4	71.0	72.4		48.4	$16,134	$452	$15,681
East Marshall Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 N Franklin	Le Grand	50142	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 479-2785	235	19	12.5	33.2%	204 (86.8%)	3 (1.3%)	17 (7.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	47.8	209^th of 338 public high schools	38.2%		50.3	187^th of 336 public high schools	44.3%	22			78.6	73.8	73.3			80.4	57.4	63.3		53.3	$15,810	$216	$15,593

Frequently Asked Questions about BCLUW High School

Is BCLUW High School a good school?

BCLUW High School ranks 88^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of BCLUW High School?

Students at BCLUW High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend BCLUW High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended BCLUW High School.

What district is BCLUW High School in?

BCLUW Community School District

What schools feed into BCLUW High School?

BCLUW High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : BCLUW Elementary School
Middle : BCLUW Middle School

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