Clear Lake High School

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Clear Lake High School ranks 114 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Lake High School is a public high school located in Clear Lake, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 458 students. The school is part of the Clear Lake Community School District, which is ranked 84 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clear Lake High School consistently performs above 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 82.2% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%. In mathematics, 74.5% of 11th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.7%. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year may contribute to its academic success.

While Mason City High School has a more racially diverse student population, Clear Lake High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some of the nearby schools, such as West Fork High School and Mason City High School. This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could have implications for the school's resource allocation and the support services it provides to students from lower-income families.

Detail:

Public 9-12

125 N 20th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428

(641) 357-5235

District: Clear Lake Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,404

Feeder schools for Clear Lake High School:

Elementary:	Clear Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Clear Lake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Lake High School ranks better than 66.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.95. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Lake High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Clear Lake High School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Lake High School is $16,404.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake High School 114^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Clear Lake High School in the ranking list.)

Clear Lake Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake Community School District 84^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clear Lake High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	19.97	314^th	351	10.5%
2013	36.83	278^th	351	20.8%
2014	44.78	212^th	322	34.2%
2015	21.27	276^th	324	14.8%
2016	54.92	159^th	320	50.3%
2017	35.59	247^th	325	24.0%
2018	64.89	117^th	320	63.4%
2019	65.63	119^th	327	63.6%
2021	59.80	130^th	327	60.2%
2022	75.44	58^th	332	82.5%
2023	73.97	62^nd	336	81.5%
2024	65.95	114^th	338	66.3%

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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 Clear Lake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	483	1	17	0	0	n/a	n/a	501
1989	457	1	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	469
1990	462	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	471
1991	432	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
1992	442	0	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	456
1993	462	0	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	474
1994	453	0	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	470
1995	497	2	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	518
1996	497	2	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	518
1997	495	0	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	504
1998	519	1	13	8	0	n/a	n/a	541
1999	511	3	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	528
2000	486	4	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	508
2001	491	2	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	506
2002	457	4	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	476
2003	457	4	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	476
2004	403	5	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	428
2005	382	5	9	14	3	n/a	n/a	413
2006	396	5	9	12	2	n/a	n/a	424
2007	400	3	10	7	3	n/a	n/a	423
2008	411	4	10	5	5	n/a	n/a	435
2009	412	8	10	8	4	n/a	n/a	442
2010	413	3	14	13	2	0	11	456
2011	425	1	13	15	0	0	12	466
2012	413	4	14	16	0	0	12	459
2013	386	7	17	25	1	0	18	454
2014	349	7	13	21	1	0	13	404
2015	341	7	11	25	0	0	16	400
2016	325	5	9	26	0	0	16	381
2017	320	6	7	28	0	0	24	385
2018	347	1	7	29	0	0	21	405
2019	334	3	7	26	0	0	16	386
2020	346	6	7	27	0	0	23	409
2021	356	5	7	28	0	0	28	424
2022	343	3	5	32	0	0	26	409
2023	384	6	6	32	0	2	28	458

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 Clear Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	501	32.6	15.3	14.6
1989	469	32.8	14.2	11.5
1990	471	36.6	12.8	10.2
1991	439	34.1	12.8	14.4
1992	456	34.0	13.4	16
1993	474	34.3	13.8	14.6
1994	470	34.7	13.5	17.4
1995	518	37.2	13.9	11.6
1996	518	37.2	13.9	11.6
1997	504	39.6	12.7	10.5
1998	541	35.6	15.2	8.9
1999	528	35.8	14.7	12.7
2000	508	38.2	13.3	13.4
2001	506	38.9	13.0	15.8
2002	476	37.2	12.8	17
2003	476	37.2	12.8	17
2004	428	37.6	11.4	15.4
2005	413	37.3	11.1	16.2
2006	424	34.1	12.4	14.2
2007	423	32.0	13.2	18.2
2008	435	32.0	13.6	18.6
2009	442	31.0	14.3	20.4
2010	456	30.4	14.9	24.1
2011	466	31.0	15.0	23.6
2012	459	27.8	16.4	20.7
2013	454	26.8	16.8	25.3
2014	404	25.4	15.8	19.1
2015	400	23.0	17.3	15
2016	381	26.0	14.6	23.4
2017	385	26.5	14.4	26.2
2018	405	25.6	15.8	18.3
2019	386	27.8	13.8	23.8
2020	409	29.6	13.8	28.4
2021	424	30.7	13.8	25
2022	409	30.5	13.4	25.9
2023	458	29.7	15.4	32.8

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 Clear Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	501	32.6	15.3	14.6
1989	469	32.8	14.2	11.5
1990	471	36.6	12.8	10.2
1991	439	34.1	12.8	14.4
1992	456	34.0	13.4	16
1993	474	34.3	13.8	14.6
1994	470	34.7	13.5	17.4
1995	518	37.2	13.9	11.6
1996	518	37.2	13.9	11.6
1997	504	39.6	12.7	10.5
1998	541	35.6	15.2	8.9
1999	528	35.8	14.7	12.7
2000	508	38.2	13.3	13.4
2001	506	38.9	13.0	15.8
2002	476	37.2	12.8	17
2003	476	37.2	12.8	17
2004	428	37.6	11.4	15.4
2005	413	37.3	11.1	16.2
2006	424	34.1	12.4	14.2
2007	423	32.0	13.2	18.2
2008	435	32.0	13.6	18.6
2009	442	31.0	14.3	20.4
2010	456	30.4	14.9	24.1
2011	466	31.0	15.0	23.6
2012	459	27.8	16.4	20.7
2013	454	26.8	16.8	25.3
2014	404	25.4	15.8	19.1
2015	400	23.0	17.3	15
2016	381	26.0	14.6	23.4
2017	385	26.5	14.4	26.2
2018	405	25.6	15.8	18.3
2019	386	27.8	13.8	23.8
2020	409	29.6	13.8	28.4
2021	424	30.7	13.8	25
2022	409	30.5	13.4	25.9
2023	458	29.7	15.4	32.8

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 Clear Lake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$315 (1.9%)	$16,089 (98.1%)	$16,404

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Lake High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 62^nd of 336 High schools	17.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake High School)	76.2	85	8.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	76.2	85	8.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake High School)	68.3	69.9	1.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	68.3	69.9	1.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake High School)	87.1	87	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	87.1	87	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake High School)	73.1	84	10.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	73.1	84	10.9%
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	386	458	18.7%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	26	32	23.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	334	384	15%
Two or More Races	16	28	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.8%	32.8%	8.9%

Schools Near Clear Lake 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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Lake High School	Public	9-12	125 N 20th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5235	458	30	15.4	32.8%	384 (83.8%)	6 (1.3%)	32 (7.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (6.1%)	65.9	114^th of 338 public high schools	66.3%		74	62^nd of 336 public high schools	81.5%	52	84.8	82.2	81.9	73.6	69.2	74.5	61.9	$16,404	$315	$16,089
Mason City Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1515 S Pennsylvania Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 421-4401	99	4	24.7	52.5%	71 (71.7%)	13 (13.1%)	11 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	17.5	301^st of 338 public high schools	10.9%		9.7	312^th of 336 public high schools	7.1%	11			66.7			20.0
Mason City High School	Public	9-12	1700 4th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4431	956	57	16.8	45.5%	707 (74.0%)	80 (8.4%)	115 (12.0%)	18 (1.9%)	6 (0.6%)	17 (1.8%)	13 (1.4%)	17.7	298^th of 338 public high schools	11.8%		15.3	298^th of 336 public high schools	11.3%		64.3	55.5	61.5	53.1	46.6	56.9	46.6	$16,496	$408	$16,086
Alternative School	Public	9-12	19 N. Illinois Ave.	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4426	94	6	15.9	61.7%	74 (78.7%)	6 (6.4%)	13 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	307^th of 338 public high schools	9.2%		5.5	321^st of 336 public high schools	4.5%	14			63.6			31.8		$15,600	$305	$15,294
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School	Public	9-12	605 West Lyon Street	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 923-2632	311	23	13.4	22.8%	287 (92.3%)	4 (1.3%)	14 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	72.9	74^th of 338 public high schools	78.1%		72.8	69^th of 336 public high schools	79.5%	5	84.3	84.7	89.2	67.1	76.4	81.3	66.7	$15,762	$212	$15,550
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	226	18	12.2	38.5%	200 (88.5%)	5 (2.2%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.0%)	72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%		79.3	37^th of 336 public high schools	89.0%	39	87.7	90.2	92.2	70.2	67.2	80.4	65.6	$15,398	$174	$15,225
Forest City High School	Public	9-12	206 W School St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 585-2324	324	27	12.0	35.2%	264 (81.5%)	9 (2.8%)	32 (9.9%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.4%)	63.1	126^th of 338 public high schools	62.7%		80.6	35^th of 336 public high schools	89.6%	91	77.9	80.0	76.5	61.6	72.7	77.9	80.3	$15,828	$270	$15,558
West Fork High School	Public	9-12	453 N. 5th St.	Sheffield	50475	Franklin County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 892-4461	206	17	11.9	39.3%	186 (90.3%)	3 (1.5%)	9 (4.4%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)								$15,359	$137	$15,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Lake High School

Is Clear Lake High School a good school?

Clear Lake High School ranks 114^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Clear Lake High School in?

Clear Lake Community School District

What schools feed into Clear Lake High School?

Clear Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clear Creek Elementary School
Middle : Clear Lake Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Clear Lake High School?

Students at Clear Lake High School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Clear Lake High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Clear Lake High School.

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