Is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School a good school?

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School ranks 229 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?

Students at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School are 62% White, 36% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School Middle : Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in Clarion IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 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 (62.1%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is $16,263.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School 229^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School in the ranking list.)

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District 217^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	54.51	195^th	351	44.4%
2013	66.36	115^th	351	67.2%
2014	45.12	210^th	322	34.8%
2015	50.92	190^th	324	41.4%
2016	47.30	195^th	320	39.1%
2017	72.72	78^th	325	76.0%
2018	41.16	235^th	320	26.6%
2019	62.81	125^th	327	61.8%
2021	47.90	191^st	327	41.6%
2022	32.03	252^nd	332	24.1%
2023	51.93	180^th	336	46.4%
2024	43.75	229^th	338	32.2%

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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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	294	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	299
1989	248	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	252
1990	227	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	230
1991	236	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	239
1992	264	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	272
1993	290	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	295
1994	323	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	331
1995	278	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	291
1996	278	0	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	291
1997	276	0	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	288
1998	284	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	294
1999	265	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2000	261	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	273
2001	264	0	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	276
2002	263	0	1	26	1	n/a	n/a	291
2003	263	0	1	26	1	n/a	n/a	291
2004	272	0	0	28	1	n/a	n/a	301
2005	270	2	0	33	1	n/a	n/a	306
2006	292	2	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	327
2007	299	3	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	332
2008	283	6	1	27	0	n/a	n/a	317
2009	254	5	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	296
2010	243	4	2	39	0	0	1	289
2011	229	4	1	43	0	0	1	278
2012	236	5	2	37	0	0	1	281
2013	235	2	3	36	0	0	0	276
2014	231	3	3	37	0	0	0	274
2015	237	4	5	51	0	0	0	297
2016	224	2	4	67	0	0	1	298
2017	211	2	3	77	0	0	2	295
2018	206	1	1	78	0	0	5	291
2019	201	2	0	71	0	0	5	279
2020	188	0	1	84	0	0	9	282
2021	190	0	1	100	1	0	5	297
2022	193	0	1	107	2	0	5	308
2023	186	0	2	149	2	0	4	343
2024	185	0	1	108	1	0	3	298

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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	21.9	13.6	7.7
1989	252	21.8	11.5	6.7
1990	230	20.6	11.1	0
1991	239	22.3	10.7	10.5
1992	272	22.0	12.3	11
1993	295	21.9	13.5	9.5
1994	331	22.5	14.7	8.2
1995	291	19.9	14.6	8.6
1996	291	19.9	14.6	8.6
1997	288	25.0	11.5	10.1
1998	294	22.8	12.9	13.9
1999	272	23.2	11.7	18.8
2000	273	23.3	11.7	19.4
2001	276	4.0	69.0	18.8
2002	291	25.5	11.4	24.4
2003	291	25.5	11.4	24.4
2004	301	25.7	11.7	25.9
2005	306	24.8	12.3	31
2006	327	25.4	12.9	34.6
2007	332	23.9	13.9	30.1
2008	317	24.2	13.1	20.8
2009	296	23.0	12.9	30.4
2010	289	23.8	12.1	30.8
2011	278	19.9	13.9	33.1
2012	281	18.9	14.8	30.2
2013	276	18.9	14.5	31.9
2014	274	16.9	16.1	31.4
2015	297	18.0	16.5	34.7
2016	298	19.0	15.6	35.9
2017	295	20.2	14.5	45.4
2018	291	19.1	15.2	44.3
2019	279	19.2	14.5	38.7
2020	282	20.9	13.4	42.9
2021	297	20.8	14.2	50.8
2022	308	22.6	13.5	40.3
2023	343	22.9	14.9	59.5
2024	298	22.5	13.2	48.3

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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	21.9	13.6	7.7
1989	252	21.8	11.5	6.7
1990	230	20.6	11.1	0
1991	239	22.3	10.7	10.5
1992	272	22.0	12.3	11
1993	295	21.9	13.5	9.5
1994	331	22.5	14.7	8.2
1995	291	19.9	14.6	8.6
1996	291	19.9	14.6	8.6
1997	288	25.0	11.5	10.1
1998	294	22.8	12.9	13.9
1999	272	23.2	11.7	18.8
2000	273	23.3	11.7	19.4
2001	276	4.0	69.0	18.8
2002	291	25.5	11.4	24.4
2003	291	25.5	11.4	24.4
2004	301	25.7	11.7	25.9
2005	306	24.8	12.3	31
2006	327	25.4	12.9	34.6
2007	332	23.9	13.9	30.1
2008	317	24.2	13.1	20.8
2009	296	23.0	12.9	30.4
2010	289	23.8	12.1	30.8
2011	278	19.9	13.9	33.1
2012	281	18.9	14.8	30.2
2013	276	18.9	14.5	31.9
2014	274	16.9	16.1	31.4
2015	297	18.0	16.5	34.7
2016	298	19.0	15.6	35.9
2017	295	20.2	14.5	45.4
2018	291	19.1	15.2	44.3
2019	279	19.2	14.5	38.7
2020	282	20.9	13.4	42.9
2021	297	20.8	14.2	50.8
2022	308	22.6	13.5	40.3
2023	343	22.9	14.9	59.5
2024	298	22.5	13.2	48.3

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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$555 (3.4%)	$15,708 (96.6%)	$16,263

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 180^th of 336 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School)	76.5	80.6	4.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	76.5	80.6	4.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School)	63.8	61.1	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	63.8	61.1	2.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School)	87	79.7	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	87	79.7	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School)	75.5	67.2	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District)	75.5	67.2	8.3%
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	279	343	22.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	71	149	109.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	186	7.5%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	59.5%	20.8%

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
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School	Public	9-12	1111 Willow Dr	Clarion	50525	Wright County	Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 532-2895	298	23	13.2	48.3%	185 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (36.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	43.7	229^th of 338 public high schools	32.2%		51.9	180^th of 336 public high schools	46.4%	49			80.0	68.5	72.2			75.0	56.2	63.9		53.4	$16,263	$555	$15,708
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School	Public	9-12	303 E. Main Street	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 444-4300	13	1	13.0	46.2%	6 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$34,715	$56	$34,658
Belmond-Klemme Community Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	411 10th Ave NE	Belmond	50421	Wright County	Belmond-Klemme Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 444-4300	302	26	11.7	45.0%	203 (67.2%)	5 (1.7%)	91 (30.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	52.1	180^th of 338 public high schools	46.7%		37.9	241^st of 336 public high schools	28.3%	61	53.2	64.4	77.8	82.8	65.1	48.9	68.9	46.7	71.9	62.8	46.7	70.3	$14,958	$237	$14,719
Eagle Grove High School	Public	9-12	415 NW 2nd Street	Eagle Grove	50533	Wright County	Eagle Grove Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 448-5143	322	22	14.4	57.8%	171 (53.1%)	4 (1.2%)	137 (42.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	15.3	305^th of 338 public high schools	9.8%		22.5	287^th of 336 public high schools	14.6%	18			67.1	59.7	71.4			34.3	37.5	42.9		40.3	$15,716	$452	$15,265
Webster City High School	Public	9-12	1001 Lynx Avenue	Webster City	50595	Hamilton County	Webster City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 832-9210	553	33	16.7	42.3%	382 (69.1%)	4 (0.7%)	124 (22.4%)	29 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	36.3	250^th of 338 public high schools	26.0%		39.1	234^th of 336 public high schools	30.4%	16			74.0	72.9	47.9			68.3	72.6	51.2		48.3	$15,314	$259	$15,054

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