Central Springs High School

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Central Springs High School ranks 76 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Springs High School is a public high school located in Manly, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 226 students. The school is part of the Central Springs Community School District.

Central Springs High School consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.2% of 10th graders, 92.2% of 11th graders, and 87.7% of 9th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Iowa high schools, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Central Springs High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 12.5 students per teacher over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lake Mills Senior High School, Osage High School, and St Ansgar High School, Central Springs High School consistently outperforms them on academic measures. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.35% in 2020-2021 to 38.5% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456

(641) 454-2208

District: Central Springs Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,398

Feeder schools for Central Springs High School:

Elementary:	Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
	Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
Middle:	Central Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 233

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Springs High School ranks better than 77.5% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Springs 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 (88.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Springs High School is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Central Springs High School employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Springs High School is $15,398.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Central Springs High School 76^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Central Springs High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Springs High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	80.06	38^th	351	89.2%
2013	48.26	224^th	351	36.2%
2014	72.24	86^th	322	73.3%
2015	36.23	242^nd	324	25.3%
2016	66.30	107^th	320	66.6%
2017	72.48	79^th	325	75.7%
2018	75.47	66^th	320	79.4%
2019	81.34	29^th	327	91.1%
2021	73.47	65^th	327	80.1%
2022	68.48	89^th	332	73.2%
2023	79.34	37^th	336	89.0%
2024	72.57	76^th	338	77.5%

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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 Central Springs High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	270	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1989	260	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1990	244	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1991	248	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1992	257	0	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
1993	262	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1994	249	4	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1995	277	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	277	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	268	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
1998	272	3	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1999	324	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2000	199	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2001	319	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2002	288	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2003	288	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2004	288	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2005	279	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
2006	278	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2007	288	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
2008	312	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2009	295	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
2010	278	2	2	3	0	2	0	0	287
2011	270	3	1	4	1	2	0	0	281
2012	261	4	1	5	1	1	2	0	275
2013	270	7	1	8	1	1	2	0	290
2014	242	7	0	5	0	0	4	0	258
2015	216	4	0	6	1	0	3	0	230
2016	224	3	0	6	1	0	2	0	236
2017	214	8	0	6	1	0	4	0	233
2018	192	5	1	8	0	0	5	0	211
2019	189	6	1	14	1	0	6	0	217
2020	181	5	0	15	1	0	9	0	211
2021	196	5	0	10	1	0	11	0	223
2022	208	1	0	11	1	0	13	0	234
2023	200	5	0	11	0	0	9	1	226
2024	207	3	0	10	1	2	8	2	233

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 Central Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	22.7	12.0	11.7
1989	263	22.7	11.5	12.5
1990	253	22.1	11.4	11.9
1991	257	22.1	11.6	9.7
1992	266	21.0	12.6	9.8
1993	270	20.3	13.3	15.2
1994	259	20.4	12.7	14.7
1995	286	24.2	11.8	16.1
1996	286	24.2	11.8	16.1
1997	275	20.7	13.3	15.6
1998	283	21.3	13.3	18.4
1999	325	20.6	15.8	23.4
2000	200	16.6	12.0	39.5
2001	324	26.3	12.3	24.4
2002	291	24.3	12.0	23
2003	291	24.3	12.0	23
2004	290	24.3	11.9	25.2
2005	281	19.4	14.5	28.5
2006	278	19.9	14.0	26.6
2007	291	21.4	13.6	29.6
2008	317	26.1	12.1	24.3
2009	301	25.6	11.8	23.6
2010	287	25.8	11.1	27.9
2011	281	18.8	14.9	33.5
2012	275	18.8	14.5	33.5
2013	290	17.0	16.9	38.6
2014	258	16.9	15.2	33.3
2015	230	17.0	13.5	30
2016	236	17.0	13.8	25.8
2017	233	17.0	13.6	23.2
2018	211	18.7	11.2	26.1
2019	217	18.7	11.5	33.6
2020	211	18.5	11.3	35.5
2021	223	18.5	12.0	27.4
2022	234	18.6	12.5	27.4
2023	226	18.4	12.2	38.5
2024	233	16.8	13.7	37.3

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 Central Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	274	22.7	12.0	11.7
1989	263	22.7	11.5	12.5
1990	253	22.1	11.4	11.9
1991	257	22.1	11.6	9.7
1992	266	21.0	12.6	9.8
1993	270	20.3	13.3	15.2
1994	259	20.4	12.7	14.7
1995	286	24.2	11.8	16.1
1996	286	24.2	11.8	16.1
1997	275	20.7	13.3	15.6
1998	283	21.3	13.3	18.4
1999	325	20.6	15.8	23.4
2000	200	16.6	12.0	39.5
2001	324	26.3	12.3	24.4
2002	291	24.3	12.0	23
2003	291	24.3	12.0	23
2004	290	24.3	11.9	25.2
2005	281	19.4	14.5	28.5
2006	278	19.9	14.0	26.6
2007	291	21.4	13.6	29.6
2008	317	26.1	12.1	24.3
2009	301	25.6	11.8	23.6
2010	287	25.8	11.1	27.9
2011	281	18.8	14.9	33.5
2012	275	18.8	14.5	33.5
2013	290	17.0	16.9	38.6
2014	258	16.9	15.2	33.3
2015	230	17.0	13.5	30
2016	236	17.0	13.8	25.8
2017	233	17.0	13.6	23.2
2018	211	18.7	11.2	26.1
2019	217	18.7	11.5	33.6
2020	211	18.5	11.3	35.5
2021	223	18.5	12.0	27.4
2022	234	18.6	12.5	27.4
2023	226	18.4	12.2	38.5
2024	233	16.8	13.7	37.3

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 Central Springs High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$174 (1.1%)	$15,225 (98.9%)	$15,398

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Springs High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 37^th of 336 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Springs High School)	88.4	90.7	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central Springs Community School District)	88.4	90.7	2.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central Springs High School)	83.7	75.9	7.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Central Springs Community School District)	83.7	75.9	7.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Springs High School)	79.5	79.2	0.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Central Springs Community School District)	79.5	79.2	0.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Springs High School)	79.5	85.4	5.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Springs Community School District)	79.5	85.4	5.9%
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	217	226	4.1%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	14	11	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	200	5.8%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.6%	38.5%	4.9%

Schools Near Central Springs 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
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	233	17	13.7	37.3%	207 (88.8%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)	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
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	92	6	15.6	63.0%	67 (72.8%)	11 (12.0%)	10 (10.9%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	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
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	967	54	17.9	45.1%	683 (70.6%)	71 (7.3%)	132 (13.7%)	22 (2.3%)	8 (0.8%)	30 (3.1%)	15 (1.6%)	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
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	82	3	32.8	46.3%	62 (75.6%)	4 (4.9%)	10 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	4 (4.9%)	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
Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School	Public	6-12	704 7th Street North	Northwood	50459	Worth County	Northwood-Kensett Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 324-2142	281	22	12.7	38.1%	243 (86.5%)	5 (1.8%)	25 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	61.7	137^th of 338 public high schools	59.5%		60.3	132^nd of 336 public high schools	60.7%	5	88.2	87.2	61.1	87.1	85.7	87.5	58.8	76.9	61.1	71.0	69.0	60.0	44.4	57.1	$13,460	$270	$13,190
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	32	14.3	33.6%	392 (85.6%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (5.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.3%)	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
St Ansgar High School	Public	9-12	206 East 8th Street	Saint Ansgar	50472	Mitchell County	St Ansgar Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 713-4720	161	19	8.5	25.5%	150 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	81.7	27^th of 338 public high schools	92.0%		91.4	9^th of 336 public high schools	97.3%	18				72.7	90.9	87.5				81.8	86.4	90.0		77.3	$18,983	$368	$18,616
Lake Mills Senior High School	Public	9-12	102 S 4th Ave E	Lake Mills	50450	Winnebago County	Lake Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 592-0893	213	20	10.8	31.9%	183 (85.9%)	2 (0.9%)	21 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	78.6	38^th of 338 public high schools	88.8%		72.3	72^nd of 336 public high schools	78.6%	34				93.8	80.9	84.5				70.8	83.0	84.5		72.3	$15,089	$496	$14,593
Osage High School	Public	9-12	820 Sawyer Drive	Osage	50461	Mitchell County	Osage Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 732-3102	295	24	12.3	29.8%	272 (92.2%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	81.9	25^th of 338 public high schools	92.6%		77.4	46^th of 336 public high schools	86.3%	21				90.2	94.3	95.5				68.9	75.9	78.8		80.5	$16,302	$143	$16,159

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Springs High School

What district is Central Springs High School in?

Central Springs Community School District

What schools feed into Central Springs High School?

Central Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
Elementary : Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
Middle : Central Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Central Springs High School?

Students at Central Springs High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Central Springs High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 233 students attended Central Springs High School.

Is Central Springs High School a good school?

Central Springs High School ranks 76^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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