CAM Junior/Senior High School

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CAM Junior/Senior High School ranks 181 st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

CAM Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Anita, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the CAM Community School District, which is ranked 273 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

CAM Junior/Senior High School generally performs better than the district average and the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade students scored 75% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 66.3% and the state's 73.8%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.1 over the past three school years. However, the school's spending per student, at $14,388 for the 2018-2019 school year, is higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Iowa Connections Academy High School ($8,486).

While CAM Junior/Senior High School performs better than the district average in many areas, it lags behind some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Audubon Middle-High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. The school's small enrollment of 143 students, compared to larger nearby schools like Atlantic High School (485 students), may present both challenges and opportunities in terms of resource allocation, personalized attention, and extracurricular offerings. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for ongoing improvement efforts to ensure the school's long-term success.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020

(712) 762-3231

District: CAM Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,388

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

African American:

2.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details CAM Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 65.3% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.46. (See more...)

Compare Details CAM Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 53.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at CAM Junior/Senior 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 (93.2%), African American (2.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at CAM Junior/Senior High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare CAM Junior/Senior High School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at CAM Junior/Senior High School is $14,388.

Schooldigger Rankings:

CAM Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks CAM Junior/Senior High School 220^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See CAM Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks CAM Junior/Senior High School 181^st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See CAM Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

CAM Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks CAM Community School District 273^rd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.46	220^th	337	34.7%

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Rank History for CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2014	44.45	214^th	322	33.5%
2015	80.56	29^th	324	91.0%
2016	36.62	230^th	320	28.1%
2017	14.84	298^th	325	8.3%
2018	41.73	233^rd	320	27.2%
2019	25.65	275^th	327	15.9%
2021	51.85	174^th	327	46.8%
2022	24.90	272^nd	332	18.1%
2023	42.14	224^th	336	33.3%
2024	52.00	181^st	338	46.4%

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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 CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	102	0	1	1	0	0	0	104
2013	101	0	0	2	0	0	0	103
2014	105	1	0	4	1	0	0	111
2015	112	1	1	4	1	0	0	119
2016	119	2	1	1	1	0	0	124
2017	134	1	2	1	0	0	0	138
2018	139	1	2	0	0	0	0	142
2019	146	3	1	2	1	0	0	153
2020	140	0	2	2	0	0	2	146
2021	145	0	0	4	0	0	2	151
2022	145	0	0	9	0	0	3	157
2023	132	0	0	8	0	0	3	143
2024	193	5	0	5	0	2	2	207

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 CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	104	12.7	8.1	40.4
2013	103	13.4	7.6	35.9
2014	111	13.7	8.0	40.5
2015	119	13.0	9.1	44.5
2016	124	14.0	8.8	41.1
2017	138	15.3	9.0	45.7
2018	142	14.7	9.6	45.1
2019	153	14.7	10.3	49
2020	146	14.2	10.2	49.3
2021	151	14.6	10.3	46.4
2022	157	14.0	11.1	43.3
2023	143	13.0	10.9	50.3
2024	207	16.8	12.2	39.1

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 CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	104	12.7	8.1	40.4
2013	103	13.4	7.6	35.9
2014	111	13.7	8.0	40.5
2015	119	13.0	9.1	44.5
2016	124	14.0	8.8	41.1
2017	138	15.3	9.0	45.7
2018	142	14.7	9.6	45.1
2019	153	14.7	10.3	49
2020	146	14.2	10.2	49.3
2021	151	14.6	10.3	46.4
2022	157	14.0	11.1	43.3
2023	143	13.0	10.9	50.3
2024	207	16.8	12.2	39.1

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 CAM Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$139 (1.0%)	$14,250 (99.0%)	$14,388

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on CAM Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 275^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 224^th of 336 High schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Junior/Senior High School)	71.8	71.8
10th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Community School District)	78.5	76	2.5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (CAM Junior/Senior High School)	48.7	59	10.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (CAM Community School District)	52.7	53.2	0.5%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Junior/Senior High School)	71.4	64.9	6.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (CAM Community School District)	77.6	67.2	10.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (CAM Junior/Senior High School)	42.9	54.1	11.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (CAM Community School District)	52	49.5	2.5%
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	153	143	6.5%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	132	9.6%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	50.3%	1.3%

Schools Near CAM Junior/Senior 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 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	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 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
CAM Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1000 Victory Park Rd	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 762-3231	207	17	12.2	39.1%	193 (93.2%)	5 (2.4%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	52	181^st of 338 public high schools	46.4%		42.1	224^th of 336 public high schools	33.3%	43			77.4	80.0	80.0	75.0	63.9			54.8	61.8	65.0	79.2	58.3		77.1	75.0	$14,388	$139	$14,250
Iowa Connections Academy High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	807 Third St	Anita	50020	Cass County	CAM Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(712) 581-0200	808	0	73.4	38.7%	630 (78.0%)	23 (2.8%)	79 (9.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.9%)	15.6	302^nd of 338 public high schools	10.7%		32.8	258^th of 336 public high schools	23.2%	44					66.4	65.2	62.3					47.2	46.4	34.5			45.6	$8,486	$24	$8,463
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	475	33	14.3	44.8%	419 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%		39.1	233^rd of 336 public high schools	30.7%	15					72.5	75.8	56.0					64.7	70.2	64.7			65.8	$16,748	$446	$16,304
ExiraElk Horn-Kimballton High School	Public	6-12	4114 Madison St	Elk Horn	51531	Shelby County	Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 764-4616	188	19	9.8	53.7%	180 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	66.8	107^th of 338 public high schools	68.3%		50.7	184^th of 336 public high schools	45.2%	77		76.0	50.0	75.0	96.2	92.0	79.3		76.0	60.7	73.9	65.4	76.0	65.5		66.7	60.0	$15,108	$422	$14,686
Nodaway Valley High School	Public	9-12	410 NW 2nd	Greenfield	50849	Adair County	Nodaway Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 743-6141	203	16	12.3	39.9%	182 (89.7%)	2 (1.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	51.2	187^th of 338 public high schools	44.7%		48.2	196^th of 336 public high schools	41.7%	9					78.4	78.3	66.0					58.8	69.6	59.6			78.3	$14,978	$215	$14,763
Audubon Middle-High School	Public	5-12	800 3rd Ave	Audubon	50025	Audubon County	Audubon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 563-2607	298	25	11.9	35.6%	268 (89.9%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	82.9	21^st of 338 public high schools	93.8%		90.1	12^th of 336 public high schools	96.4%	9	72.5	89.7	85.3	94.6	90.2	90.0	91.4	75.0	82.8	76.5	86.5	63.4	87.5	88.6	52.5	86.5	85.0	$15,381	$486	$14,895

Frequently Asked Questions about CAM Junior/Senior High School

What district is CAM Junior/Senior High School in?

CAM Community School District

What schools feed into CAM Junior/Senior High School?

CAM Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : CAM Elementary School
Elementary : Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
Middle : Iowa Connections Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of CAM Junior/Senior High School?

Students at CAM Junior/Senior High School are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is CAM Junior/Senior High School a good school?

CAM Junior/Senior High School ranks 181^st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend CAM Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended CAM Junior/Senior High School.

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