North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

North Cedar Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Clarence, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the North Cedar Community School District, which is ranked 219 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Cedar's test scores are generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 10th-grade students proficient or better in ISASP/Mathematics was 48.9%, compared to the state average of 66%. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average. North Cedar's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 99th out of 332 Iowa high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 292nd out of 338 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating), indicating significant variability in the school's performance compared to other high schools in the state.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Mount Vernon High School, North Cedar's performance is generally lower. Mount Vernon High School, which is ranked 52nd out of 338 Iowa high schools, significantly outperforms North Cedar in both English Language Arts and Mathematics test scores. Additionally, North Cedar has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.67% to 45.55% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 7-12

400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216

(563) 452-3179

District: North Cedar Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
292^nd of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,536

Feeder schools for North Cedar Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
	North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Cedar Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 73% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)

Compare Details North Cedar Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 86.4% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Cedar 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cedar Junior/Senior High School is $14,536.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Cedar Junior/Senior High School 246^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See North Cedar Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks North Cedar Junior/Senior High School 292^nd of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See North Cedar Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

North Cedar Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Cedar Community School District 219^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2017	25.87	278^th	327	15.0%
2021	41.03	222^nd	324	31.5%
2022	31.73	260^th	337	22.8%
2023	20.14	290^th	334	13.2%
2024	37.78	246^th	337	27.0%

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

Rank History for North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	47.62	234^th	351	33.3%
2013	63.04	140^th	351	60.1%
2014	38.32	238^th	322	26.1%
2015	19.86	281^st	324	13.3%
2016	17.71	281^st	320	12.2%
2017	46.02	215^th	325	33.8%
2021	48.72	186^th	327	43.1%
2022	65.92	99^th	332	70.2%
2023	45.57	210^th	336	37.5%
2024	21.20	292^nd	338	13.6%

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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 North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	217	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	218
1989	221	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	225
1990	225	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1991	212	2	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	220
1992	218	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1993	230	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
1994	223	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	230
1995	275	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1996	275	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1997	279	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	286
1998	293	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	299
1999	271	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	277
2000	302	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	306
2001	295	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	302
2002	282	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	291
2003	282	1	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	291
2004	273	2	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	284
2005	269	2	5	10	3	n/a	n/a	289
2006	287	3	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	304
2007	302	7	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	321
2008	302	5	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	323
2009	299	8	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	318
2010	254	6	2	9	0	0	3	274
2011	240	3	1	7	1	0	4	256
2012	241	1	0	6	1	0	7	256
2013	261	0	1	4	1	0	7	274
2014	262	1	1	4	1	0	6	275
2015	244	4	0	10	1	0	3	262
2016	361	7	2	9	1	0	0	380
2017	344	7	1	8	1	0	0	361
2018	335	7	1	8	0	0	2	353
2019	329	3	1	8	1	0	2	344
2020	290	6	1	10	0	0	4	311
2021	264	6	1	14	0	0	7	292
2022	273	3	1	13	0	0	7	297
2023	274	3	2	9	0	0	6	294

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 North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	218	18.8	11.5	14.7
1989	225	18.8	11.9	11.6
1990	227	18.8	12.0	10.1
1991	220	17.7	12.4	10
1992	220	19.0	11.5	9.5
1993	233	18.3	12.7	11.6
1994	230	19.7	11.7	13
1995	281	27.0	10.4	10.7
1996	281	27.0	10.4	10.7
1997	286	24.6	11.6	12.6
1998	299	25.6	11.7	12.4
1999	277	26.8	10.3	15.9
2000	306	24.3	12.6	11.4
2001	302	24.3	12.4	12.9
2002	291	25.0	11.6	16.2
2003	291	25.0	11.6	16.2
2004	284	25.0	11.4	18.3
2005	289	25.0	11.6	22.5
2006	304	22.0	13.8	25.7
2007	321	24.1	13.3	17.8
2008	323	23.9	13.5	20.7
2009	318	20.8	15.3	15.7
2010	274	19.7	13.8	15.7
2011	256	21.7	11.7	24.2
2012	256	19.1	13.3	23
2013	274	18.6	14.6	23
2014	275	20.6	13.2	23.3
2015	262	21.0	12.4	22.9
2016	380	31.0	12.2	29.2
2017	361	29.0	12.4	28.8
2018	353	31.0	11.3	34.8
2019	344	30.0	11.4	34
2020	311	29.9	10.4	39.2
2021	292	28.9	10.1	45.5
2022	297	25.2	11.7	33.7
2023	294	27.1	10.8	40.8

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 North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	218	18.8	11.5	14.7
1989	225	18.8	11.9	11.6
1990	227	18.8	12.0	10.1
1991	220	17.7	12.4	10
1992	220	19.0	11.5	9.5
1993	233	18.3	12.7	11.6
1994	230	19.7	11.7	13
1995	281	27.0	10.4	10.7
1996	281	27.0	10.4	10.7
1997	286	24.6	11.6	12.6
1998	299	25.6	11.7	12.4
1999	277	26.8	10.3	15.9
2000	306	24.3	12.6	11.4
2001	302	24.3	12.4	12.9
2002	291	25.0	11.6	16.2
2003	291	25.0	11.6	16.2
2004	284	25.0	11.4	18.3
2005	289	25.0	11.6	22.5
2006	304	22.0	13.8	25.7
2007	321	24.1	13.3	17.8
2008	323	23.9	13.5	20.7
2009	318	20.8	15.3	15.7
2010	274	19.7	13.8	15.7
2011	256	21.7	11.7	24.2
2012	256	19.1	13.3	23
2013	274	18.6	14.6	23
2014	275	20.6	13.2	23.3
2015	262	21.0	12.4	22.9
2016	380	31.0	12.2	29.2
2017	361	29.0	12.4	28.8
2018	353	31.0	11.3	34.8
2019	344	30.0	11.4	34
2020	311	29.9	10.4	39.2
2021	292	28.9	10.1	45.5
2022	297	25.2	11.7	33.7
2023	294	27.1	10.8	40.8

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 North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$158 (1.1%)	$14,377 (98.9%)	$14,536

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	294	14.5%
African American	3	3
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	329	274	16.7%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34%	40.8%	6.8%

Schools Near North Cedar 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 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 6th 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
North Cedar Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	400 Ball Street	Clarence	52216	Cedar County	North Cedar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 452-3179	294	27	10.8	40.8%	274 (93.2%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	21.2	292^nd of 338 public high schools	13.6%		45.6	210^th of 336 public high schools	37.5%	82		91.4	68.3	61.1	65.9	63.3		62.9	61.0	46.3	48.9	70.0	63.4	47.7	$14,536	$158	$14,377
Tipton High School	Public	9-12	400 E 6th St	Tipton	52772	Cedar County	Tipton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 886-6027	310	22	14.2	22.3%	293 (94.5%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	56	169^th of 338 public high schools	50.0%		58.7	144^th of 336 public high schools	57.1%	25				77.9	78.5	79.7				59.7	69.6	65.2		68.4	$13,933	$188	$13,744
Calamus-Wheatland Sec Attendance Center	Public	7-12	110 E Park Rd	Wheatland	52777	Clinton County	Calamus-Wheatland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 374-1292	196	19	10.4	32.1%	188 (95.9%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	45.9	217^th of 338 public high schools	35.8%		46.2	206^th of 336 public high schools	38.7%	11		62.1	82.9	77.8	70.5	77.8		55.2	68.6	59.3	68.2	59.3	76.5	59.1	$13,932	$184	$13,748
Midland Middle/High School	Public	6-12	106 W. Webster Street	Wyoming	52362	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 259-5340	303	21	14.2	51.8%	279 (92.1%)	6 (2.0%)	12 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	44.5	223^rd of 338 public high schools	34.0%		39.3	232^nd of 336 public high schools	31.0%	9	64.3	58.5	73.8	75.7	79.2	73.8	60.7	41.5	50.0	47.2	50.0	64.3	61.9	70.8	$15,043	$140	$14,903
Lisbon Secondary	Public	7-12	235 W School St	Lisbon	52253	Linn County	Lisbon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 455-2106	304	22	13.8	21.1%	285 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	57.6	158^th of 338 public high schools	53.3%		71.6	75^th of 336 public high schools	77.7%	83		87.1	83.3	81.5	73.1	67.3		80.6	78.7	81.5	69.8	72.7	80.9	61.5	$18,740	$76	$18,664
Anamosa High School	Public	9-12	209 Sadie St	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3594	397	27	14.7	39.0%	365 (91.9%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.0%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	25.4	280^th of 338 public high schools	17.2%		45.6	209^th of 336 public high schools	37.8%	71				69.8	61.2	60.0				58.8	53.1	55.6		54.1	$15,007	$308	$14,699
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	731 Palisades Rd SW	Mount Vernon	52314	Linn County	Mount Vernon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 895-8843	468	28	16.6	14.3%	427 (91.2%)	8 (1.7%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	76.1	52^nd of 338 public high schools	84.6%		86.9	16^th of 336 public high schools	95.2%	36				74.3	84.2	82.1				78.8	88.3	83.7		75.0	$16,419	$191	$16,228

Frequently Asked Questions about North Cedar Junior/Senior High School

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

Students at North Cedar Junior/Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is North Cedar Junior/Senior High School a good school?

North Cedar Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Iowa high schools.

What district is North Cedar Junior/Senior High School in?

North Cedar Community School District

How many students attend North Cedar Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended North Cedar Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into North Cedar Junior/Senior High School?

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

Elementary : North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
Elementary : North Cedar Mechanicsville Elementary Center

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